Army comparison: Canada vs Mexico
Overview
Mexico's army fields 7,852 active vehicles — 4.6x Canada's 1,690.
The breakdown includes 74 vs 0 tanks, 616 vs 0 infantry fighting vehicles, 290 vs 507 armored personnel carriers, 154 vs 0 towed artillery (Canada vs Mexico).
Canadian Army 🇨🇦
| Total vehicles | 1690 as of 2026 |
| On order | 360 |
Mexican Army 🇲🇽
| Total vehicles | 7852 as of 2026 |
Canadian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 74 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 616 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 290 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 556 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 154 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Mexican vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 0 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 507 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 7345 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Ground Forces Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Canada or Mexico?
Mexico has a larger ground force with 7,852 vehicles compared to Canada's 1,690 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Canada or Mexico?
Canada operates more main battle tanks with 74 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Canada or Mexico?
Canada has 616 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Mexico's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Canada or Mexico?
Mexico operates 507 APCs compared to Canada's 290.
Which country has more artillery systems, Canada or Mexico?
Canada fields 154 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Mexico's 0.
How do the Canada and Mexico armies compare in size?
Mexico's army is 4.6 times larger than Canada's in terms of total vehicles (7,852 vs 1,690).