Army comparison: 
Benin vs 
Nigeria
Nigeria operates 2,050 active military vehicles; Benin has no recorded inventory. Additionally, Benin has 0 and Nigeria has 31 vehicles in storage.
Key figures Nigeria as of 2026
| Benin | Nigeria | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total vehicles | 0 | 2,050 | 🇳🇬 |
| In storage | 0 | 31 | 🇳🇬 |
| Main battle tanks | 0 | 299 | 🇳🇬 |
| Artillery pieces | 0 | 354 | 🇳🇬 |
| Armoured fighting vehicles | 0 | 1,397 | 🇳🇬 |
| Active military personnel (all branches) | 7,250 | 143,000 | 🇳🇬 20× |
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| Infantry fighting vehicles | 0 | 62 | 🇳🇬 |
| Armoured personnel carriers | 0 | 978 | 🇳🇬 |
| Self-propelled artillery | 0 | 25 | 🇳🇬 |
| Towed artillery | 0 | 304 | 🇳🇬 |
| Rocket artillery | 0 | 25 | 🇳🇬 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger ground force with 2,050 vehicles compared to Benin's 0 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more main battle tanks with 299 compared to Benin's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 62 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates 978 APCs compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more artillery systems, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria fields 354 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Benin's 0.