Army comparison: Spain vs Portugal
Overview
Spain's army fields 6,152 active vehicles — 9.8x Portugal's 626. Additionally, Spain has 25 and Portugal has 5 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 274 vs 34 tanks, 225 vs 30 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,038 vs 258 armored personnel carriers, 96 vs 18 self-propelled artillery, 138 vs 45 towed artillery (Spain vs Portugal).
Spanish Army 🇪🇸
| Total vehicles | 6152 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 25 |
| On order | 348 |
Portuguese Army 🇵🇹
| Total vehicles | 626 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 5 |
Spanish vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 274 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 225 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2038 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 3381 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 96 | |
| Towed Artillery | 138 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Portuguese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 34 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 30 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 258 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 241 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 18 | |
| Towed Artillery | 45 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Spain or Portugal?
Spain has a larger ground force with 6,152 vehicles compared to Portugal's 626 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Spain or Portugal?
Spain operates more main battle tanks with 274 compared to Portugal's 34.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Spain or Portugal?
Spain has 225 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Portugal's 30.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Spain or Portugal?
Spain operates 2,038 APCs compared to Portugal's 258.
Which country has more artillery systems, Spain or Portugal?
Spain fields 234 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Portugal's 63.
How do the Spain and Portugal armies compare in size?
Spain's army is 9.8 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total vehicles (6,152 vs 626).