Army comparison: 
Nicaragua vs 
Venezuela
Venezuela operates 1,087 active military vehicles; Nicaragua has no recorded inventory.
Key figures Venezuela as of 2026
| Nicaragua | Venezuela | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total vehicles | 0 | 1,087 | 🇻🇪 |
| Main battle tanks | 0 | 173 | 🇻🇪 |
| Artillery pieces | 0 | 196 | 🇻🇪 |
| Armoured fighting vehicles | 0 | 718 | 🇻🇪 |
| Active military personnel (all branches) | 12,000 | 123,000 | 🇻🇪 10× |
| Reserve military personnel (all branches) | 0 | 8,000 | 🇻🇪 |
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| Infantry fighting vehicles | 0 | 248 | 🇻🇪 |
| Armoured personnel carriers | 0 | 230 | 🇻🇪 |
| Self-propelled artillery | 0 | 60 | 🇻🇪 |
| Towed artillery | 0 | 80 | 🇻🇪 |
| Rocket artillery | 0 | 56 | 🇻🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Nicaragua or Venezuela?
Venezuela has a larger ground force with 1,087 vehicles compared to Nicaragua's 0 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Nicaragua or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates more main battle tanks with 173 compared to Nicaragua's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Nicaragua or Venezuela?
Venezuela has 248 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Nicaragua's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Nicaragua or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates 230 APCs compared to Nicaragua's 0.
Which country has more artillery systems, Nicaragua or Venezuela?
Venezuela fields 196 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Nicaragua's 0.