Military Strength: Algeria vs Serbia
Algeria (ranked #18 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Serbia (#72) on the Global Military Index. Algeria fields 326,000 active troops — 10:1 Serbia's 32,000, backed by 150,000 reserves and 187,200 paramilitary. Algeria's $22B defense budget is 9.4x that of Serbia ($2B). In the air, Algeria operates 612 aircraft including 156 combat jets, while Serbia fields 132 with 32 fighters. Algeria operates a 104-ship naval fleet; Serbia has no navy. On the ground, Algeria deploys 1,485 main battle tanks vs 262 for Serbia. Neither Algeria nor Serbia possesses nuclear weapons.
| Global Military Index | 58.3 (#18) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 326,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 150,000 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 187,200 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 612 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 156 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 315 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 104 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 6 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 1,485 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
| Global Military Index | 38.8 (#72) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 32,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 50,150 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 3,700 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 132 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 32 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 61 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 262 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
🇩🇿 Algeria Global Military Index
58.3
Global Rank: #18
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 77.4 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 261160 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 70.5 | Main battle tanks: 1485 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 52.1 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 61.9 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 66.7 | $21811M annual military spending |
🇷🇸 Serbia Global Military Index
38.2
Global Rank: #72
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 67.6 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 54335 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 53.8 | Main battle tanks: 262 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 0.0 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 48.6 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 51.8 | $2323M annual military spending |
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| Population | 46.2 million ◉ |
| GDP | $247.6 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $5,364 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $21.8 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 8.0% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 21.4% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $469 ◉ |
| Population | 6.6 million ◉ |
| GDP | $81.3 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $12,282 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $2.3 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 2.6% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 6.1% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $344 ◉ |
Algeria Geography
| Land Area | 2,381,741 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 998 km ◉ |
Serbia Geography
| Land Area | 88,246 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 0 km ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Algeria or Serbia?
Algeria has approximately 326,000 active military personnel compared to Serbia's 32,000, giving Algeria a 10:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Algeria or Serbia?
Algeria operates 156 combat aircraft compared to Serbia's 32. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Algeria or Serbia?
Algeria has a larger navy with 104 vessels compared to Serbia's 0 ships. Algeria operates 6 submarines while Serbia has 0.
Which country spends more on defense, Algeria or Serbia?
Algeria has a larger defense budget at $21.8 billion (9:1 more) compared to Serbia's $2.3 billion annually.
Do Algeria and Serbia have nuclear weapons?
Neither Algeria nor Serbia currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Algeria and Serbia compare?
Algeria operates 1,485 main battle tanks compared to Serbia's 262. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.