Army comparison: Germany vs Sweden
Germany's army fields 4,167 active vehicles — 6.5x Sweden's 640. The breakdown includes 296 vs 110 tanks, 699 vs 224 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,466 vs 280 armored personnel carriers, 134 vs 26 self-propelled artillery, 33 vs 0 rocket launchers (Germany vs Sweden).
German Army 🇩🇪
| Total vehicles | 4167 as of 2026 |
| On order | 573 |
Swedish Army 🇸🇪
| Total vehicles | 640 as of 2026 |
| On order | 667 |
German vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 296 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 699 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1466 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1539 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 134 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 33 | |
Swedish vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 110 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 224 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 280 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 26 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Germany or Sweden?
Germany has a larger ground force with 4,167 vehicles compared to Sweden's 640 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Germany or Sweden?
Germany operates more main battle tanks with 296 compared to Sweden's 110.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Germany or Sweden?
Germany has 699 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Sweden's 224.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Germany or Sweden?
Germany operates 1,466 APCs compared to Sweden's 280.
Which country has more artillery systems, Germany or Sweden?
Germany fields 167 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Sweden's 26.
How do the Germany and Sweden armies compare in size?
Germany's army is 6.5 times larger than Sweden's in terms of total vehicles (4,167 vs 640).