Military Strength: 
Czechia vs 
North Macedonia
Czechia (ranked #78 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than North Macedonia (#121) on the ATLAS Index. Czechia fields 27,000 active troops vs 16,000 for North Macedonia. Czechia's $6.9B defense budget is 20:1 that of North Macedonia ($0.3B).
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CzechiaWorld #78
20.5
ATLAS Index / 100
Czechia leads on 4 of 6 pillars
North MacedoniaWorld #121
11.2
Czechia
North Macedonia
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Key figures
| Czechia | North Macedonia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $6.9B | $339M | 🇨🇿 20× |
| – share of GDP | 2.0% | 2.0% | — |
| Active personnel | 27,000 | 16,000 | 🇨🇿 1.7× |
| Combat aircraft | 14 | 0 | 🇨🇿 |
| Warships | 0 | 0 | — |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 43 | 20 | 🇨🇿 2.1× |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 0 | 4,850 | 🇲🇰 |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | 5,000 | 🇲🇰 |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 114 | 20 | 🇨🇿 5.7× |
| – helicopters | 40 | 14 | 🇨🇿 2.9× |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | $636 | $186 | 🇨🇿 3.4× |
| Population | 10.9M | 1.8M | 🇨🇿 6.0× |
| GDP | $347B | $17B | 🇨🇿 20× |
| GDP per capita | $31,823 | $9,292 | 🇨🇿 3.4× |
| Land area | 77,171 km² | 25,433 km² | 🇨🇿 3.0× |
| Coastline | 0 km | 0 km | — |
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Defense budget history Czechia ×1.7 · North Macedonia ×1.6 since 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Czechia or North Macedonia?
Czechia has approximately 27,000 active military personnel compared to North Macedonia's 16,000, giving Czechia a 1.7:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Czechia or North Macedonia?
Czechia operates 14 combat aircraft compared to North Macedonia's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Czechia or North Macedonia?
Czechia has a larger defense budget at $6.9 billion (20:1 more) compared to North Macedonia's $339 million annually.
Do Czechia and North Macedonia have nuclear weapons?
Neither Czechia nor North Macedonia currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Czechia and North Macedonia compare?
Czechia operates 43 main battle tanks compared to North Macedonia's 20. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.