Military Strength: 
Algeria vs 
Morocco
Military Strength
| Algeria | Morocco | |
|---|---|---|
| Global Military Index | 54.3 (#15) | 43.2 (#40) |
| Military personnel | 326,000 | 246,000 |
| – Reserve troops | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| – Paramilitary forces | 187,200 | 50,000 |
| Military aircraft | 612 | 264 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 156 | 92 |
| – incl. bombers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. helicopters | 315 | 100 |
| Military ships | 104 | 122 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. submarines | 6 | 0 |
| Main battle tanks | 1,485 | 903 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 |
Military Forces Chart
Overview
Algeria (ranked #15 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Morocco (#40) 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 3.4:1 that of Morocco ($6.4B).
In the air, Algeria operates 612 aircraft including 156 combat jets, while Morocco fields 264 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.
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🇩🇿 Algeria
World #15
54.3/ 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% | 74.9 | 261160 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 69.8 | 1485 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 51.6 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 58.4 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 68.2 | $22B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×1.10 | Budget per soldier |
🇲🇦 Morocco
World #40
43.2/ 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% | 75.8 | 285800 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 66.1 | 903 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 41.8 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 47.5 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 48.8 | $6.4B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×0.99 | Budget per soldier |
Country Profile
Economy & Geography
| Algeria | Morocco | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 46.8 million | 38.1 million |
| GDP | $269.3 billion | $160.6 billion |
| GDP per capita | $5,753 | $4,218 |
| Military budget | $22B | $6.4B |
| – share of GDP | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| – share of govt spending | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| – per capita spending | $460 | $169 |
| Land area | 2,381,741 km² | 446,300 km² |
| Coastline | 998 km | 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 $21.5 billion (3.4:1 more) compared to Morocco's $6.4 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.