Military Strength: 
Cyprus vs 
Hungary
Hungary (ranked #71 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Cyprus (#87) on the ARMS Index. Hungary fields 46,000 active troops — 3.5:1 Cyprus's 13,000, backed by 20,000 reserves. Hungary's $4.7B defense budget is 7.3:1 that of Cyprus ($0.6B).
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CyprusWorld #87
24.7
ARMS Index / 100
Hungary leads overall, ahead on 2 of 6 pillars
HungaryWorld #71
30.6
Cyprus
Hungary
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Key figures
| Cyprus | Hungary | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $640M | $4.7B | 🇭🇺 7.3× |
| – share of GDP | 1.7% | 2.1% | 🇭🇺 1.2× |
| Active personnel | 13,000 | 46,000 | 🇭🇺 3.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 14 | 🇭🇺 |
| Warships | 11 | 0 | 🇨🇾 |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 134 | 209 | 🇭🇺 1.6× |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 60,000 | 20,000 | 🇨🇾 3.0× |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | 0 | — |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 13 | 86 | 🇭🇺 6.6× |
| – helicopters | 13 | 50 | 🇭🇺 3.8× |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | $471 | $489 | 🇭🇺 ≈ |
| Population | 1.4M | 9.6M | 🇭🇺 7.0× |
| GDP | $38B | $223B | 🇭🇺 5.9× |
| GDP per capita | $27,707 | $23,292 | 🇨🇾 1.2× |
| Land area | 9,241 km² | 89,608 km² | 🇭🇺 9.7× |
| Coastline | 648 km | 0 km | 🇨🇾 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Cyprus or Hungary?
Hungary has approximately 46,000 active military personnel compared to Cyprus's 13,000, giving Hungary a 3.5:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Cyprus or Hungary?
Hungary operates 14 combat aircraft compared to Cyprus's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Cyprus or Hungary?
Cyprus has a larger navy with 11 vessels compared to Hungary's 0 ships.
Which country spends more on defense, Cyprus or Hungary?
Hungary has a larger defense budget at $4.7 billion (7.3:1 more) compared to Cyprus's $640 million annually.
Do Cyprus and Hungary have nuclear weapons?
Neither Cyprus nor Hungary currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Cyprus and Hungary compare?
Hungary operates 209 main battle tanks compared to Cyprus's 134. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.