Military Strength: 
Ivory Coast vs 
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe (ranked #110 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Ivory Coast (#117) on the ATLAS Index. Ivory Coast fields 27,000 active troops vs 51,000 for Zimbabwe, backed by 21,800 paramilitary. Ivory Coast's $0.7B defense budget is 4.2:1 that of Zimbabwe ($0.2B).
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Ivory CoastWorld #117
12.1
ATLAS Index / 100
Zimbabwe leads on 3 of 6 pillars
ZimbabweWorld #110
13.0
Ivory Coast
Zimbabwe
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Key figures
| Ivory Coast | Zimbabwe | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $697M | $166M | 🇨🇮 4.2× |
| – share of GDP | 0.8% | 0.4% | 🇨🇮 2.0× |
| Active personnel | 27,000 | 51,000 | 🇿🇼 1.9× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 21 | 🇿🇼 |
| Warships | 0 | 0 | — |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 5 | 15 | 🇿🇼 3.0× |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 0 | 0 | — |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | 21,800 | 🇿🇼 |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 17 | 94 | 🇿🇼 5.5× |
| – helicopters | 10 | 28 | 🇿🇼 2.8× |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | $22 | $10 | 🇨🇮 2.2× |
| Population | 31.9M | 16.6M | 🇨🇮 1.9× |
| GDP | $87B | $42B | 🇨🇮 2.1× |
| GDP per capita | $2,728 | $2,497 | 🇨🇮 1.1× |
| Land area | 318,003 km² | 386,847 km² | 🇿🇼 1.2× |
| Coastline | 515 km | 0 km | 🇨🇮 |
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Defense budget history Ivory Coast ×1.0 · Zimbabwe ×0.6 since 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Ivory Coast or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has approximately 51,000 active military personnel compared to Ivory Coast's 27,000, giving Zimbabwe a 1.9:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Ivory Coast or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe operates 21 combat aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Ivory Coast or Zimbabwe?
Ivory Coast has a larger defense budget at $697 million (4.2:1 more) compared to Zimbabwe's $166 million annually.
Do Ivory Coast and Zimbabwe have nuclear weapons?
Neither Ivory Coast nor Zimbabwe currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Ivory Coast and Zimbabwe compare?
Zimbabwe operates 15 main battle tanks compared to Ivory Coast's 5. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.