Military Strength: Honduras vs Panama
Overview
Honduras (ranked #123 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Panama (#143) on the Global Military Index. Honduras fields 23,000 active troops vs 28,000 for Panama, backed by 26,000 paramilitary. Honduras's $0.6B defense budget is 5.2x that of Panama ($0.1B).
In the air, Honduras operates 57 aircraft including 20 combat jets, while Panama fields 39 with 0 fighters.
Neither Honduras nor Panama possesses nuclear weapons.
🇭🇳 Honduras Global Military Index
25.4
Global Rank: #123
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 66.8 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 47350 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%) | 44.4 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 42.5 | $0.6B annual military spending |
🇵🇦 Panama Global Military Index
17.3
Global Rank: #143
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 55.6 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 7800 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%) | 36.0 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 0.0 | Data unavailable |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Honduras or Panama?
Panama has approximately 28,000 active military personnel compared to Honduras's 23,000.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Honduras or Panama?
Honduras operates 20 combat aircraft compared to Panama's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Honduras or Panama?
Honduras has a larger defense budget at $581 million (5:1 more) compared to Panama's $112 million annually.
Do Honduras and Panama have nuclear weapons?
Neither Honduras nor Panama currently possesses nuclear weapons.