Army comparison: Algeria vs South Africa
Overview
Algeria's army fields 7,407 active vehicles — 3.6x South Africa's 2,043. Additionally, Algeria has 0 and South Africa has 2,442 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 1,485 vs 200 tanks, 980 vs 608 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,434 vs 1,070 armored personnel carriers, 194 vs 52 self-propelled artillery, 170 vs 72 towed artillery, 118 vs 35 rocket launchers (Algeria vs South Africa).
Algerian Army 🇩🇿
| Total vehicles | 7407 as of 2026 |
South African Army 🇿🇦
| Total vehicles | 2043 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 2442 |
| On order | 232 |
Algerian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1485 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 980 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 4434 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 26 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 194 | |
| Towed Artillery | 170 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 118 | |
South African vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 200 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 608 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1070 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 6 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 52 | |
| Towed Artillery | 72 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 35 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Algeria or South Africa?
Algeria has a larger ground force with 7,407 vehicles compared to South Africa's 2,043 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Algeria or South Africa?
Algeria operates more main battle tanks with 1,485 compared to South Africa's 200.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Algeria or South Africa?
Algeria has 980 infantry fighting vehicles compared to South Africa's 608.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Algeria or South Africa?
Algeria operates 4,434 APCs compared to South Africa's 1,070.
Which country has more artillery systems, Algeria or South Africa?
Algeria fields 482 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to South Africa's 159.
How do the Algeria and South Africa armies compare in size?
Algeria's army is 3.6 times larger than South Africa's in terms of total vehicles (7,407 vs 2,043).