Military Strength: Spain vs Timor-Leste
Spain (ranked #29 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Timor-Leste (#162) on the Global Military Index. Spain fields 199,000 active troops — 100:1 Timor-Leste's 2,000, backed by 15,150 reserves and 75,800 paramilitary. Spain's $25B defense budget is 531:1 that of Timor-Leste ($0B). Spain operates 471 military aircraft; Timor-Leste has no significant air force. Spain operates a 78-ship naval fleet; Timor-Leste has no navy. On the ground, Spain deploys 317 main battle tanks vs 0 for Timor-Leste. Neither Spain nor Timor-Leste possesses nuclear weapons.
| Global Military Index | 54.8 (#29) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 199,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 15,150 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 75,800 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 471 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 178 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 178 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 78 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 1 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 3 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 317 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
| Global Military Index | 9.8 (#162) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 2,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 0 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 0 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 0 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 0 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
🇪🇸 Spain Global Military Index
54.8
Global Rank: #29
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 74.0 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 150665 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 55.6 | Main battle tanks: 317 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 51.9 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 61.7 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 67.6 | $24615M annual military spending |
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste Global Military Index
9.8
Global Rank: #162
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 48.0 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 2280 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 0.0 | Main battle tanks: 0 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 0.0 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 0.0 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 25.8 | $46M annual military spending |
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| Population | 48.3 million ◉ |
| GDP | $1.6 trillion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $33,509 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $24.6 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 1.4% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 3.2% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $514 ◉ |
| Population | 1.4 million ◉ |
| GDP | $2.1 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $1,503 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $46.4 million ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 2.7% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 2.6% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $33 ◉ |
Spain Geography
| Land Area | 498,980 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 4,964 km ◉ |
Timor-Leste Geography
| Land Area | 14,919 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 706 km ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Spain or Timor-Leste?
Spain has approximately 199,000 active military personnel compared to Timor-Leste's 2,000, giving Spain a 100:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Spain or Timor-Leste?
Spain operates 178 combat aircraft compared to Timor-Leste's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Spain or Timor-Leste?
Spain has a larger navy with 78 vessels compared to Timor-Leste's 0 ships. Spain operates 3 submarines while Timor-Leste has 0.
Which country spends more on defense, Spain or Timor-Leste?
Spain has a larger defense budget at $24.6 billion (531:1 more) compared to Timor-Leste's $46 million annually.
Do Spain and Timor-Leste have nuclear weapons?
Neither Spain nor Timor-Leste currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Spain and Timor-Leste compare?
Spain operates 317 main battle tanks compared to Timor-Leste's 0. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.