Military Strength: 
Madagascar vs 
Mozambique
Mozambique (ranked #114 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Madagascar (#134) on the ATLAS Index. Madagascar fields 22,000 active troops — 2.0:1 Mozambique's 11,000, backed by 8,100 paramilitary. Mozambique's $0.5B defense budget is 3.7:1 that of Madagascar ($0.1B).
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MadagascarWorld #134
9.5
ATLAS Index / 100
Mozambique leads on 3 of 6 pillars
MozambiqueWorld #114
12.5
Madagascar
Mozambique
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Key figures
| Madagascar | Mozambique | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $122M | $455M | 🇲🇿 3.7× |
| – share of GDP | 0.7% | 2.0% | 🇲🇿 2.9× |
| Active personnel | 22,000 | 11,000 | 🇲🇬 2.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 8 | 🇲🇿 |
| Warships | 0 | 0 | — |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 6 | 30 | 🇲🇿 5.0× |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 0 | 0 | — |
| Paramilitary forces | 8,100 | 0 | 🇲🇬 |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 4 | 21 | 🇲🇿 5.2× |
| – helicopters | 4 | 8 | 🇲🇿 2.0× |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | $4 | $13 | 🇲🇿 3.4× |
| Population | 32M | 34.6M | 🇲🇿 1.1× |
| GDP | $17B | $23B | 🇲🇿 1.3× |
| GDP per capita | $545 | $657 | 🇲🇿 1.2× |
| Land area | 581,540 km² | 786,380 km² | 🇲🇿 1.4× |
| Coastline | 4,828 km | 2,470 km | 🇲🇬 2.0× |
Backbone systems most numerous in service
🇲🇿 MozambiqueMiG-21 Fishbed ×8
Defense budget history Madagascar ×1.3 · Mozambique ×2.1 since 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Madagascar or Mozambique?
Madagascar has approximately 22,000 active military personnel compared to Mozambique's 11,000, giving Madagascar a 2.0:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Madagascar or Mozambique?
Mozambique operates 8 combat aircraft compared to Madagascar's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Madagascar or Mozambique?
Mozambique has a larger defense budget at $455 million (3.7:1 more) compared to Madagascar's $122 million annually.
Do Madagascar and Mozambique have nuclear weapons?
Neither Madagascar nor Mozambique currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Madagascar and Mozambique compare?
Mozambique operates 30 main battle tanks compared to Madagascar's 6. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.