As of 2024, the following countries are considered to have the largest fleets of fighter jets in the world. These numbers are estimates based on available military data and may vary slightly depending on the latest defense acquisitions, retirements, and upgrades:
- United States
The U.S. has the largest and most technologically advanced fleet of fighter jets, with around 2,000+ fighter aircraft, including F-22 Raptors, F-35s, and F-16s. - Russia
Russia maintains a significant number of fighter aircraft, with an estimated fleet of around 1,500 fighters, including MiG-29s, Su-30s, and Su-35s. - China
China has rapidly expanded its military capabilities, and its fighter jet fleet is estimated to be around 1,200 aircraft, including J-10s, J-11s, and J-20s. - India
India operates a diverse fleet of fighter jets, including MiG-29s, Su-30s, and the indigenous HAL Tejas, with an estimated total of around 750+ fighter aircraft. - Pakistan
Pakistan has a substantial fleet of fighter jets, including F-16s and JF-17s, totaling around 700 aircraft. - France
France has a modern fleet of fighter jets, mainly consisting of Rafales and Mirage 2000s, with approximately 500+ fighter aircraft. - Turkey
Turkey has a growing fleet of modern fighter jets, including F-16s and its indigenous TF-X fighters, with an estimated total of 500+. - Japan
Japan operates advanced fighter jets such as F-15s, F-35s, and Mitsubishi F-2s, with a fleet of about 400+ aircraft. - South Korea
South Korea’s air force operates around 400+ fighter jets, including F-15s, F-16s, and indigenous KF-21 Boramae fighters. - United Kingdom
The UK has a fleet of about 400 fighter jets, with modern aircraft like the Eurofighter Typhoon and the F-35B Lightning II.
These numbers are rough estimates, and the exact count of fighter jets may fluctuate due to new acquisitions, upgrades, or retirements. Countries like the U.S., Russia, and China have far more advanced and diverse fleets, which contribute to their top rankings.