Military Strength:
Madagascar vs
Togo
Togo (ranked #128 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Madagascar (#130) on the ATLAS Index. Madagascar fields 13,500 active troops vs 8,550 for Togo, backed by 8,100 paramilitary. Madagascar allocates $0.1B to defense compared to $0.2B for Togo.
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Togo leads overall, ahead on 2 of 6 pillars
Madagascar
Togo
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Key figures
| Madagascar | Togo | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $122M | $234M | 🇹🇬 1.9× |
| – share of GDP | 0.7% | 2.2% | 🇹🇬 3.1× |
| Active personnel | 13,500 | 8,550 | 🇲🇬 1.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 5 | 🇹🇬 |
| Warships | 0 | 0 | — |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 6 | 4 | 🇲🇬 1.5× |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 0 | 0 | — |
| Paramilitary forces | 8,100 | 3,000 | 🇲🇬 2.7× |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 5 | 21 | 🇹🇬 4.2× |
| – helicopters | 4 | 10 | 🇹🇬 2.5× |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | $4 | $27 | 🇹🇬 7.3× |
| Population | 32.7M | 8.6M | 🇲🇬 3.8× |
| GDP | $20B | $12B | 🇲🇬 1.7× |
| GDP per capita | $599 | $1,384 | 🇹🇬 2.3× |
| Land area | 581,540 km² | 54,385 km² | 🇲🇬 11× |
| Coastline | 4,828 km | 56 km | 🇲🇬 86× |
Backbone systems most numerous in service
🇹🇬 TogoAlpha Jet ×5
Defense budget history Madagascar ×1.3 · Togo ×1.1 since 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Madagascar or Togo?
Madagascar has approximately 13,500 active military personnel compared to Togo's 8,550, giving Madagascar a 1.6:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Madagascar or Togo?
Togo operates 5 combat aircraft compared to Madagascar's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Madagascar or Togo?
Togo has a larger defense budget at $234 million (1.9:1 more) compared to Madagascar's $122 million annually.
Do Madagascar and Togo have nuclear weapons?
Neither Madagascar nor Togo currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Madagascar and Togo compare?
Madagascar operates 6 main battle tanks compared to Togo's 4. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.