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Army comparison: Flag of Colombia Colombia vs Flag of Mexico Mexico

Force Profile
Colombia Mexico
Total vehicles 1,386 (2026) 7,852 (2026)
In storage 60
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇨🇴 Colombiaas of 2026
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 128
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 1,142
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 6
  • Towed Artillery 110
🇲🇽 Mexicoas of 2026
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 507
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 7,345

Overview

Mexico's army fields 7,852 active vehicles — 5.7x Colombia's 1,386. Additionally, Colombia has 60 and Mexico has 0 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 128 vs 507 armored personnel carriers, 6 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 110 vs 0 towed artillery (Colombia vs Mexico).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Colombia or Mexico?
Mexico has a larger ground force with 7,852 vehicles compared to Colombia's 1,386 vehicles.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Colombia or Mexico?
Mexico operates 507 APCs compared to Colombia's 128.
Which country has more artillery systems, Colombia or Mexico?
Colombia fields 116 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Mexico's 0.
How do the Colombia and Mexico armies compare in size?
Mexico's army is 5.7 times larger than Colombia's in terms of total vehicles (7,852 vs 1,386).