Army comparison: 
Eritrea vs 
South Sudan
Eritrea operates 488 active military vehicles; South Sudan has no recorded inventory.
Key figures Eritrea as of 2026
| Eritrea | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total vehicles | 488 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Main battle tanks | 270 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Artillery pieces | 128 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Armoured fighting vehicles | 90 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Active military personnel (all branches) | 301,750 | 185,000 | 🇪🇷 1.6× |
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| Infantry fighting vehicles | 15 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Armoured personnel carriers | 35 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Self-propelled artillery | 45 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Towed artillery | 39 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Rocket artillery | 44 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Eritrea or South Sudan?
Eritrea has a larger ground force with 488 vehicles compared to South Sudan's 0 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Eritrea or South Sudan?
Eritrea operates more main battle tanks with 270 compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Eritrea or South Sudan?
Eritrea has 15 infantry fighting vehicles compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Eritrea or South Sudan?
Eritrea operates 35 APCs compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more artillery systems, Eritrea or South Sudan?
Eritrea fields 128 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to South Sudan's 0.