Military Strength: 
Burundi vs 
Namibia
Namibia (ranked #122 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Burundi (#125) on the ATLAS Index. Burundi fields 31,000 active troops vs 16,000 for Namibia, backed by 21,000 paramilitary. Namibia's $0.4B defense budget is 3.5:1 that of Burundi ($0.1B).
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BurundiWorld #125
10.5
ATLAS Index / 100
Namibia leads overall, ahead on 2 of 6 pillars
NamibiaWorld #122
11.1
Burundi
Namibia
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Key figures
| Burundi | Namibia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $108M | $374M | 🇳🇦 3.5× |
| – share of GDP | 3.5% | 2.8% | 🇧🇮 1.2× |
| Active personnel | 31,000 | 16,000 | 🇧🇮 1.9× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 22 | 🇳🇦 |
| Warships | 0 | 0 | — |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 10 | 4 | 🇧🇮 2.5× |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 0 | 0 | — |
| Paramilitary forces | 21,000 | 6,000 | 🇧🇮 3.5× |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 13 | 34 | 🇳🇦 2.6× |
| – helicopters | 13 | 9 | 🇧🇮 1.4× |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | $8 | $124 | 🇳🇦 16× |
| Population | 14M | 3M | 🇧🇮 4.6× |
| GDP | $3.1B | $13B | 🇳🇦 4.3× |
| GDP per capita | $219 | $4,413 | 🇳🇦 20× |
| Land area | 25,680 km² | 823,290 km² | 🇳🇦 32× |
| Coastline | 0 km | 1,572 km | 🇳🇦 |
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🇳🇦 NamibiaJL-8 ×11
Defense budget history Burundi ×1.9 · Namibia ×1.0 since 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Burundi or Namibia?
Burundi has approximately 31,000 active military personnel compared to Namibia's 16,000, giving Burundi a 1.9:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Burundi or Namibia?
Namibia operates 22 combat aircraft compared to Burundi's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Burundi or Namibia?
Namibia has a larger defense budget at $374 million (3.5:1 more) compared to Burundi's $108 million annually.
Do Burundi and Namibia have nuclear weapons?
Neither Burundi nor Namibia currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Burundi and Namibia compare?
Burundi operates 10 main battle tanks compared to Namibia's 4. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.