The World’s Largest Combat Tank Fleets in 2025

What We’re Showing

Total tank fleet by country, according to Global Firepower. Data presented on this list is through 2025. Estimates were made when official data was not available. The numbers do not include armored personnel carriers or infantry fighting vehicles.

Key Takeaways

• China has the largest tank fleet in the world, with 6,800 tanks.
• Russia and the U.S. follow with 5,750 and 4,640 tanks, respectively.
• North Korea ranks 4th with 4,344 tanks, ahead of India at 4,201.
• Egypt, Pakistan, South Korea and Türkiye each maintain fleets of over 2,000 tanks.
• Several Middle Eastern and North African countries, including Iran, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia, appear in the top 20.