Military Strength: 
Gabon vs 
Sao Tome and Principe
Gabon maintains an active force of 7,000 military personnel. Gabon allocates $0.3B to defense.
Key figures
| Gabon | Sao Tome and Principe | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $313M | — | 🇬🇦 |
| – share of GDP | 1.5% | — | 🇬🇦 |
| Active personnel | 7,000 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| Warships | 0 | 0 | — |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 0 | 0 | — |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 0 | 0 | — |
| Paramilitary forces | 2,000 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 25 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| – helicopters | 16 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | $123 | — | 🇬🇦 |
| Population | 2.5M | 235K | 🇬🇦 11× |
| GDP | $21B | $822M | 🇬🇦 25× |
| GDP per capita | $8,230 | $3,491 | 🇬🇦 2.4× |
| Land area | 257,667 km² | 964 km² | 🇬🇦 267× |
| Coastline | 885 km | 209 km | 🇬🇦 4.2× |
Backbone systems most numerous in service
🇬🇦 GabonMirage F1 ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Gabon or Sao Tome and Principe?
Gabon has approximately 7,000 active military personnel compared to Sao Tome and Principe's 0.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Sao Tome and Principe?
Gabon operates 6 combat aircraft compared to Sao Tome and Principe's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Gabon or Sao Tome and Principe?
Gabon has a larger defense budget at $313 million compared to Sao Tome and Principe's $0 million annually.
Do Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe have nuclear weapons?
Neither Gabon nor Sao Tome and Principe currently possesses nuclear weapons.