Military Strength: Burundi vs Oman
Oman (ranked #54 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Burundi (#121) on the Global Military Index. Burundi fields 31,000 active troops vs 47,000 for Oman, backed by 4,400 paramilitary. Oman's $6B defense budget is 35:1 that of Burundi ($0B). In the air, Burundi operates 13 aircraft including 0 combat jets, while Oman fields 126 with 35 fighters. Oman operates a 21-ship naval fleet; Burundi has no navy. On the ground, Burundi deploys 10 main battle tanks vs 150 for Oman. Neither Burundi nor Oman possesses nuclear weapons.
| Global Military Index | 25.0 (#121) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 31,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 0 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 21,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 13 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 13 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 10 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
| Global Military Index | 44.6 (#54) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 47,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 0 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 4,400 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 126 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 35 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 40 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 21 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 150 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
🇧🇮 Burundi Global Military Index
25.0
Global Rank: #121
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 65.2 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 36350 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 23.1 | Main battle tanks: 10 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 0.0 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 28.5 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 34.4 | $172M annual military spending |
🇴🇲 Oman Global Military Index
44.6
Global Rank: #54
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 66.3 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 43920 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 48.4 | Main battle tanks: 150 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 34.3 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 49.0 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 58.1 | $5988M annual military spending |
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| Population | 13.7 million ◉ |
| GDP | $2.6 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $193 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $171.8 million ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 3.8% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 12.5% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $12 ◉ |
| Population | 5.0 million ◉ |
| GDP | $108.8 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $21,550 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $6.0 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 5.6% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 20.1% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $1159 ◉ |
Burundi Geography
| Land Area | 25,680 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 0 km ◉ |
Oman Geography
| Land Area | 309,500 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 2,092 km ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Burundi or Oman?
Oman has approximately 47,000 active military personnel compared to Burundi's 31,000, giving Oman a 1.5:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Burundi or Oman?
Oman operates 35 combat aircraft compared to Burundi's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Burundi or Oman?
Oman has a larger navy with 21 vessels compared to Burundi's 0 ships.
Which country spends more on defense, Burundi or Oman?
Oman has a larger defense budget at $6.0 billion (35:1 more) compared to Burundi's $172 million annually.
Do Burundi and Oman have nuclear weapons?
Neither Burundi nor Oman currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Burundi and Oman compare?
Oman operates 150 main battle tanks compared to Burundi's 10. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.