Military Strength: 
Sri Lanka vs 
Yemen
Military Strength
| Sri Lanka | Yemen | |
|---|---|---|
| Global Military Index | 32.7 (#62) | 23.9 (#88) |
| Military personnel | 317,000 | 20,000 |
| – Reserve troops | 5,500 | 0 |
| – Paramilitary forces | 94,050 | 0 |
| Military aircraft | 99 | 156 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 17 | 75 |
| – incl. bombers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. helicopters | 62 | 40 |
| Military ships | 270 | 29 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. submarines | 0 | 0 |
| Main battle tanks | 44 | 0 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 |
Military Forces Chart
Overview
Sri Lanka (ranked #62 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Yemen (#88) on the Global Military Index. Sri Lanka fields 317,000 active troops — 16:1 Yemen's 20,000, backed by 5,500 reserves and 94,050 paramilitary. Sri Lanka allocates $1B to defense compared to $2B for Yemen.
In the air, Sri Lanka operates 99 aircraft including 17 combat jets, while Yemen fields 156 with 75 fighters.
At sea, Sri Lanka's 270-ship navy outnumbers Yemen's 29 vessels. On the ground, Sri Lanka deploys 44 main battle tanks vs 0 for Yemen.
Neither Sri Lanka nor Yemen possesses nuclear weapons.
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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
World #62
32.7/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier.
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 76.1 | 296865 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 45.3 | 44 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 49.1 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 34.3 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 36.4 | $1.5B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×0.87 | Budget per soldier |
🇾🇪 Yemen
World #88
23.5/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier.
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 57.7 | 40000 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 0.0 | Tanks, armor & artillery |
| Naval power | 20% | 17.8 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 42.9 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 37.6 | $1.7B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×1.01 | Budget per soldier |
Country Profile
Economy & Geography
| Sri Lanka | Yemen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21.9 million | 40.6 million |
| GDP | $99.0 billion | $21.6 billion |
| GDP per capita | $4,516 | $532 |
| Military budget | $1.5 billion | $1.7 billion |
| – share of GDP | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| – share of govt spending | 0.0% | 14.3% |
| – per capita spending | $68 | $58 |
| Land area | 62,732 km² | 527,968 km² |
| Coastline | 1,340 km | 1,906 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Sri Lanka or Yemen?
Sri Lanka has approximately 317,000 active military personnel compared to Yemen's 20,000, giving Sri Lanka a 16:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Sri Lanka or Yemen?
Yemen operates 75 combat aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 17. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Sri Lanka or Yemen?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 270 vessels compared to Yemen's 29 ships.
Which country spends more on defense, Sri Lanka or Yemen?
Yemen has a larger defense budget at $1.7 billion compared to Sri Lanka's $1.5 billion annually.
Do Sri Lanka and Yemen have nuclear weapons?
Neither Sri Lanka nor Yemen currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Sri Lanka and Yemen compare?
Sri Lanka operates 44 main battle tanks compared to Yemen's 0. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.