Military Strength:
Cyprus vs
New Zealand
New Zealand (ranked #82 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Cyprus (#83) on the ATLAS Index. Cyprus fields 15,000 active troops vs 9,000 for New Zealand, backed by 60,000 reserves. New Zealand's $3.1B defense budget is 4.9:1 that of Cyprus ($0.6B).
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New Zealand leads on 3 of 6 pillars
Cyprus
New Zealand
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Key figures
| Cyprus | New Zealand | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $640M | $3.1B | 🇳🇿 4.9× |
| – share of GDP | 1.7% | 1.2% | 🇨🇾 1.4× |
| Active personnel | 15,000 | 9,000 | 🇨🇾 1.7× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Warships | 11 | 6 | 🇨🇾 1.8× |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 134 | 0 | 🇨🇾 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 60,000 | 3,270 | 🇨🇾 18× |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | 0 | — |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 19 | 44 | 🇳🇿 2.3× |
| – helicopters | 15 | 18 | 🇳🇿 1.2× |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | $467 | $586 | 🇳🇿 1.3× |
| Population | 1.4M | 5.3M | 🇳🇿 3.9× |
| GDP | $41B | $264B | 🇳🇿 6.4× |
| GDP per capita | $30,075 | $49,591 | 🇳🇿 1.6× |
| Land area | 9,241 km² | 262,443 km² | 🇳🇿 28× |
| Coastline | 648 km | 15,134 km | 🇳🇿 23× |
Defense budget history Cyprus ×1.4 · New Zealand ×1.0 since 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Cyprus or New Zealand?
Cyprus has approximately 15,000 active military personnel compared to New Zealand's 9,000, giving Cyprus a 1.7:1 numerical advantage.
Who has the larger navy, Cyprus or New Zealand?
Cyprus has a larger navy with 11 warships compared to New Zealand's 6.
Which country spends more on defense, Cyprus or New Zealand?
New Zealand has a larger defense budget at $3.1 billion (4.9:1 more) compared to Cyprus's $640 million annually.
Do Cyprus and New Zealand have nuclear weapons?
Neither Cyprus nor New Zealand currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Cyprus and New Zealand compare?
Cyprus operates 134 main battle tanks compared to New Zealand's 0. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.