Military Strength: 
India vs 
Maldives
India (ranked #4 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Maldives (#163) on the ATLAS Index. India fields 3,068,000 active troops — 614:1 Maldives's 5,000, backed by 1,155,000 reserves and 1,616,050 paramilitary. India allocates $78B to defense.
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Key figures
| India | Maldives | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $78B | — | 🇮🇳 |
| – share of GDP | 2.0% | — | 🇮🇳 |
| Active personnel | 3,068,000 | 5,000 | 🇮🇳 614× |
| Combat aircraft | 588 | 0 | 🇮🇳 |
| Warships | 353 | 0 | 🇮🇳 |
| – submarines | 19 | 0 | 🇮🇳 |
| Main battle tanks | 4,201 | 0 | 🇮🇳 |
| Nuclear warheads | 190 | 0 | 🇮🇳 |
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| Reserve troops | 1,155,000 | 0 | 🇮🇳 |
| Paramilitary forces | 1,616,050 | 0 | 🇮🇳 |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 2,256 | 4 | 🇮🇳 564× |
| – helicopters | 993 | 2 | 🇮🇳 496× |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | 0 | 🇮🇳 |
| Budget share of govt spending | — | — | — |
| Budget per capita | $54 | — | 🇮🇳 |
| Population | 1450.9M | 527K | 🇮🇳 2749× |
| GDP | $3.9T | $7.1B | 🇮🇳 554× |
| GDP per capita | $2,695 | $13,379 | 🇲🇻 5.0× |
| Land area | 2,973,190 km² | 298 km² | 🇮🇳 9977× |
| Coastline | 7,000 km | 644 km | 🇮🇳 11× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, India or Maldives?
India has approximately 3,068,000 active military personnel compared to Maldives's 5,000, giving India a 614:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, India or Maldives?
India operates 588 combat aircraft compared to Maldives's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, India or Maldives?
India has a larger navy with 353 vessels compared to Maldives's 0 ships. India operates 19 submarines while Maldives has 0.
Which country spends more on defense, India or Maldives?
India has a larger defense budget at $78.2 billion compared to Maldives's $0 million annually.
Do India and Maldives have nuclear weapons?
India possesses nuclear weapons with approximately 190 warheads, while Maldives does not have nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of India and Maldives compare?
India operates 4,201 main battle tanks compared to Maldives's 0. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.