Army comparison: 
Ethiopia vs 
South Sudan
Ethiopia operates 2,022 active military vehicles; South Sudan has no recorded inventory.
Key figures Ethiopia as of 2026
| Ethiopia | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total vehicles | 2,022 | 0 | 🇪🇹 |
| Main battle tanks | 410 | 0 | 🇪🇹 |
| Artillery pieces | 1,108 | 0 | 🇪🇹 |
| Armoured fighting vehicles | 504 | 0 | 🇪🇹 |
| Active military personnel (all branches) | 503,000 | 185,000 | 🇪🇹 2.7× |
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| Infantry fighting vehicles | 20 | 0 | 🇪🇹 |
| Armoured personnel carriers | 152 | 0 | 🇪🇹 |
| Self-propelled artillery | 142 | 0 | 🇪🇹 |
| Towed artillery | 887 | 0 | 🇪🇹 |
| Rocket artillery | 79 | 0 | 🇪🇹 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Ethiopia or South Sudan?
Ethiopia has a larger ground force with 2,022 vehicles compared to South Sudan's 0 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Ethiopia or South Sudan?
Ethiopia operates more main battle tanks with 410 compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Ethiopia or South Sudan?
Ethiopia has 20 infantry fighting vehicles compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Ethiopia or South Sudan?
Ethiopia operates 152 APCs compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more artillery systems, Ethiopia or South Sudan?
Ethiopia fields 1,108 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to South Sudan's 0.