Army comparison: Eritrea vs Nigeria
Overview
Nigeria's army fields 2,050 active vehicles — 4.2x Eritrea's 488. Additionally, Eritrea has 0 and Nigeria has 31 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 270 vs 299 tanks, 15 vs 62 infantry fighting vehicles, 35 vs 978 armored personnel carriers, 45 vs 25 self-propelled artillery, 39 vs 304 towed artillery, 44 vs 25 rocket launchers (Eritrea vs Nigeria).
Eritrean Army 🇪🇷
| Total vehicles | 488 as of 2026 |
Nigerian Army 🇳🇬
| Total vehicles | 2050 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 31 |
Eritrean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 270 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 15 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 35 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 40 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 45 | |
| Towed Artillery | 39 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 44 | |
Nigerian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 299 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 62 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 978 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 357 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 25 | |
| Towed Artillery | 304 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 25 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Eritrea or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger ground force with 2,050 vehicles compared to Eritrea's 488 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Eritrea or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more main battle tanks with 299 compared to Eritrea's 270.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Eritrea or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 62 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Eritrea's 15.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Eritrea or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates 978 APCs compared to Eritrea's 35.
Which country has more artillery systems, Eritrea or Nigeria?
Nigeria fields 354 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Eritrea's 128.
How do the Eritrea and Nigeria armies compare in size?
Nigeria's army is 4.2 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total vehicles (2,050 vs 488).