Military Strength: 
Cyprus vs 
Malta
Military Strength
| Cyprus | Malta | |
|---|---|---|
| Global Military Index | 24.6 (#85) | 8.7 (#152) |
| Military personnel | 13,000 | 2,000 |
| – Reserve troops | 60,000 | 260 |
| – Paramilitary forces | 0 | 0 |
| Military aircraft | 13 | 7 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. bombers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. helicopters | 13 | 3 |
| Military ships | 11 | 0 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. submarines | 0 | 0 |
| Main battle tanks | 134 | 0 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 |
Military Forces Chart
Overview
Cyprus (ranked #85 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Malta (#152) on the Global Military Index. Cyprus fields 13,000 active troops — 6.5x Malta's 2,000, backed by 60,000 reserves. Cyprus's $0.6B defense budget is 5.1x that of Malta ($0.1B).
In the air, Cyprus operates 13 aircraft vs 7 for Malta.
Cyprus operates a 11-ship naval fleet; Malta has no navy. On the ground, Cyprus deploys 134 main battle tanks vs 0 for Malta.
Neither Cyprus nor Malta possesses nuclear weapons.
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🇨🇾 Cyprus
World #85
24.6/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier.
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 58.7 | 45000 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 48.7 | 134 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 9.2 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 18.2 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 29.9 | $0.6B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×1.01 | Budget per soldier |
🇲🇹 Malta
World #152
8.7/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier.
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 34.2 | 2080 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 0.0 | Tanks, armor & artillery |
| Naval power | 20% | 0.0 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 10.8 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 18.8 | $0.1B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×1.04 | Budget per soldier |
Country Profile
Economy & Geography
| Cyprus | Malta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.4 million | 568847 |
| GDP | $37.6 billion | $25.0 billion |
| GDP per capita | $27,707 | $43,899 |
| Military budget | $639.8 million | $124.9 million |
| – share of GDP | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| – share of govt spending | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| – per capita spending | $471 | $220 |
| Land area | 9,241 km² | 316 km² |
| Coastline | 648 km | 252 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Cyprus or Malta?
Cyprus has approximately 13,000 active military personnel compared to Malta's 2,000, giving Cyprus a 6:1 numerical advantage.
Who has the larger navy, Cyprus or Malta?
Cyprus has a larger navy with 11 vessels compared to Malta's 0 ships.
Which country spends more on defense, Cyprus or Malta?
Cyprus has a larger defense budget at $640 million (5:1 more) compared to Malta's $125 million annually.
Do Cyprus and Malta have nuclear weapons?
Neither Cyprus nor Malta currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Cyprus and Malta compare?
Cyprus operates 134 main battle tanks compared to Malta's 0. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.