Air Forces comparison: 
Djibouti vs 
Madagascar
Djibouti's air force fields 17 active aircraft — 4.2:1 Madagascar's 4.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
DjiboutiWorld #114
3.0
AIRS Index / 100
Djibouti leads on 2 of 2 categories
MadagascarWorld #154
1.2
Djibouti
Madagascar
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Djibouti | Madagascar | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Djibouti Air Force | Malagasy Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 17 | 4 | 🇩🇯 4.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 2 | 🇩🇯 4.0× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 35 % | France · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 4 | 🇩🇯 2.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 0 | 🇩🇯 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Djibouti
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Djibouti or Madagascar?
Djibouti has more military aircraft with 17 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 4, a difference of 13 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Djibouti or Madagascar?
Djibouti operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Madagascar's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Djibouti or Madagascar?
Djibouti has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Madagascar's 0.