Military Strength: 
Haiti vs 
Suriname
Suriname (ranked #161 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Haiti (#165) on the ATLAS Index. Suriname fields 1,840 active troops — 2.6:1 Haiti's 700. Haiti allocates $0.04B to defense.
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HaitiWorld #165
2.6
ATLAS Index / 100
Suriname leads overall, ahead on 2 of 6 pillars
SurinameWorld #161
3.1
Haiti
Suriname
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Key figures
| Haiti | Suriname | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $39M | — | 🇭🇹 |
| – share of GDP | 0.1% | — | 🇭🇹 |
| Active personnel | 700 | 1,840 | 🇸🇷 2.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 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) | 0 | 3 | 🇸🇷 |
| – helicopters | 0 | 3 | 🇸🇷 |
| Budget share of govt spending | 2.4% | — | 🇭🇹 |
| Budget per capita | $3 | — | 🇭🇹 |
| Population | 11.9M | 639K | 🇭🇹 19× |
| GDP | $32B | $4.5B | 🇭🇹 7.1× |
| GDP per capita | $2,694 | $7,070 | 🇸🇷 2.6× |
| Land area | 27,560 km² | 156,000 km² | 🇸🇷 5.7× |
| Coastline | 1,771 km | 386 km | 🇭🇹 4.6× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Haiti or Suriname?
Suriname has approximately 1,840 active military personnel compared to Haiti's 700, giving Suriname a 2.6:1 numerical advantage.
Do Haiti and Suriname have nuclear weapons?
Neither Haiti nor Suriname currently possesses nuclear weapons.