Army comparison: Mexico vs South Africa
Overview
Mexico's army fields 7,852 active vehicles — 3.8x South Africa's 2,043. Additionally, Mexico has 0 and South Africa has 2,442 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 200 tanks, 0 vs 608 infantry fighting vehicles, 507 vs 1,070 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 52 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 72 towed artillery, 0 vs 35 rocket launchers (Mexico vs South Africa).
Mexican Army 🇲🇽
| Total vehicles | 7852 as of 2026 |
South African Army 🇿🇦
| Total vehicles | 2043 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 2442 |
| On order | 232 |
Mexican vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 0 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 507 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 7345 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
South African vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 200 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 608 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1070 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 6 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 52 | |
| Towed Artillery | 72 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 35 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Mexico or South Africa?
Mexico has a larger ground force with 7,852 vehicles compared to South Africa's 2,043 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Mexico or South Africa?
South Africa operates more main battle tanks with 200 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Mexico or South Africa?
South Africa has 608 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Mexico's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Mexico or South Africa?
South Africa operates 1,070 APCs compared to Mexico's 507.
Which country has more artillery systems, Mexico or South Africa?
South Africa fields 159 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Mexico's 0.
How do the Mexico and South Africa armies compare in size?
Mexico's army is 3.8 times larger than South Africa's in terms of total vehicles (7,852 vs 2,043).