Army comparison: Ethiopia vs Nigeria
Overview
Ethiopia's army fields 4,753 active vehicles — 2.3x Nigeria's 2,050. Additionally, Ethiopia has 0 and Nigeria has 31 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 1,531 vs 299 tanks, 20 vs 62 infantry fighting vehicles, 622 vs 978 armored personnel carriers, 142 vs 25 self-propelled artillery, 887 vs 304 towed artillery, 79 vs 25 rocket launchers (Ethiopia vs Nigeria).
Ethiopian Army 🇪🇹
| Total vehicles | 4753 as of 2026 |
Nigerian Army 🇳🇬
| Total vehicles | 2050 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 31 |
Ethiopian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1531 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 20 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 622 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1472 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 142 | |
| Towed Artillery | 887 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 79 | |
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, Ethiopia or Nigeria?
Ethiopia has a larger ground force with 4,753 vehicles compared to Nigeria's 2,050 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Ethiopia or Nigeria?
Ethiopia operates more main battle tanks with 1,531 compared to Nigeria's 299.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Ethiopia or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 62 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Ethiopia's 20.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Ethiopia or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates 978 APCs compared to Ethiopia's 622.
Which country has more artillery systems, Ethiopia or Nigeria?
Ethiopia fields 1,108 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Nigeria's 354.
How do the Ethiopia and Nigeria armies compare in size?
Ethiopia's army is 2.3 times larger than Nigeria's in terms of total vehicles (4,753 vs 2,050).