Military Strength: Algeria vs Morocco
Algeria (ranked #18 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Morocco (#30) on the Global Military Index. Algeria fields 326,000 active troops vs 246,000 for Morocco, backed by 150,000 reserves and 187,200 paramilitary. Algeria's $22B defense budget is 4.0x that of Morocco ($6B). In the air, Algeria operates 612 aircraft including 156 combat jets, while Morocco fields 256 with 92 fighters. At sea, Algeria's 104-ship navy faces Morocco's 122 vessels, including 6 and 0 submarines respectively. On the ground, Algeria deploys 1,485 main battle tanks vs 903 for Morocco. Neither Algeria nor Morocco possesses nuclear weapons.
| Global Military Index | 58.3 (#18) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 326,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 150,000 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 187,200 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 612 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 156 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 315 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 104 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 6 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 1,485 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
| Global Military Index | 54.3 (#30) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 246,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 150,000 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 50,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 256 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 92 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 100 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 122 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 903 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
🇩🇿 Algeria Global Military Index
58.3
Global Rank: #18
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 77.4 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 261160 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 70.5 | Main battle tanks: 1485 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 52.1 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 61.9 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 66.7 | $21.8B annual military spending |
🇲🇦 Morocco Global Military Index
54.3
Global Rank: #30
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 77.9 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 285800 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 65.7 | Main battle tanks: 903 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 46.4 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 57.7 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 57.6 | $5.5B annual military spending |
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| Population | 46.2 million ◉ |
| GDP | $247.6 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $5,364 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $21.8 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 8.0% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 21.4% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $469 ◉ |
| Population | 37.7 million ◉ |
| GDP | $144.4 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $3,829 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $5.5 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 3.5% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 10.7% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $146 ◉ |
Algeria Geography
| Land Area | 2,381,741 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 998 km ◉ |
Morocco Geography
| Land Area | 446,300 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 2,945 km ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Algeria or Morocco?
Algeria has approximately 326,000 active military personnel compared to Morocco's 246,000.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Algeria or Morocco?
Algeria operates 156 combat aircraft compared to Morocco's 92. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Algeria or Morocco?
Morocco has a larger navy with 122 vessels compared to Algeria's 104 ships. Algeria operates 6 submarines while Morocco has 0.
Which country spends more on defense, Algeria or Morocco?
Algeria has a larger defense budget at $21.8 billion (4:1 more) compared to Morocco's $5.5 billion annually.
Do Algeria and Morocco have nuclear weapons?
Neither Algeria nor Morocco currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Algeria and Morocco compare?
Algeria operates 1,485 main battle tanks compared to Morocco's 903. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.