Military Strength: 
Hungary vs 
Serbia
Serbia (ranked #63 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Hungary (#71) on the ARMS Index. Hungary fields 46,000 active troops vs 32,000 for Serbia, backed by 20,000 reserves. Hungary's $4.7B defense budget is 2.1:1 that of Serbia ($2.3B).
Military Strength
| Hungary | Serbia | |
|---|---|---|
| ARMS Index | 30.6 (#71) | 33.5 (#63) |
| Military personnel | 46,000 | 32,000 |
| – Reserve troops | 20,000 | 50,150 |
| – Paramilitary forces | 0 | 3,000 |
| Military aircraft | 86 | 132 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 14 | 32 |
| – incl. bombers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. helicopters | 50 | 61 |
| Military ships | 0 | 30 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. submarines | 0 | 0 |
| Main battle tanks | 209 | 262 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 |
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🇭🇺 Hungary
World #71
30.6/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier. Full methodology.
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 57.2 | 37800 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 48.3 | 209 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 0.0 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 37.0 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 46.0 | $4.7B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×1.10 | Budget per soldier |
🇷🇸 Serbia
World #63
33.5/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier. Full methodology.
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 60.4 | 54125 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 54.4 | 262 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 14.4 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 38.9 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 39.8 | $2.3B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×1.05 | Budget per soldier |
Country Profile
Economy & Geography
| Hungary | Serbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9.6 million | 6.6 million |
| GDP | $222.7 billion | $90.1 billion |
| GDP per capita | $23,292 | $13,679 |
| Military budget | $4.7B | $2.3B |
| – share of GDP | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| – share of govt spending | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| – per capita spending | $489 | $342 |
| Land area | 89,608 km² | 88,246 km² |
| Coastline | 0 km | 0 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Hungary or Serbia?
Hungary has approximately 46,000 active military personnel compared to Serbia's 32,000.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Hungary or Serbia?
Serbia operates 32 combat aircraft compared to Hungary's 14. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Hungary or Serbia?
Serbia has a larger navy with 30 vessels compared to Hungary's 0 ships.
Which country spends more on defense, Hungary or Serbia?
Hungary has a larger defense budget at $4.7 billion (2.1:1 more) compared to Serbia's $2.3 billion annually.
Do Hungary and Serbia have nuclear weapons?
Neither Hungary nor Serbia currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Hungary and Serbia compare?
Serbia operates 262 main battle tanks compared to Hungary's 209. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.