Military Strength: 
Mauritius vs 
South Sudan
South Sudan fields 53,000 active troops — 18:1 Mauritius's 3,000. South Sudan's $0.2B defense budget is 10:1 that of Mauritius ($0.02B).
Key figures
| Mauritius | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense budget | $24M | $240M | 🇸🇸 10× |
| – share of GDP | 0.1% | 2.0% | 🇸🇸 14× |
| Active personnel | 3,000 | 53,000 | 🇸🇸 18× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Warships | 0 | 0 | — |
| – submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Main battle tanks | 0 | 30 | 🇸🇸 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Reserve troops | 0 | 0 | — |
| Paramilitary forces | 2,000 | 0 | 🇲🇺 |
| Military aircraft (all types) | 0 | 20 | 🇸🇸 |
| – helicopters | 0 | 15 | 🇸🇸 |
| Budget share of govt spending | 0.4% | — | 🇲🇺 |
| Budget per capita | $19 | $20 | 🇸🇸 1.1× |
| Population | 1.2M | 11.9M | 🇸🇸 9.6× |
| GDP | $15B | $12B | 🇲🇺 1.2× |
| GDP per capita | $11,991 | $1,005 | 🇲🇺 12× |
| Land area | 2,030 km² | 644,329 km² | 🇸🇸 317× |
| Coastline | 177 km | 0 km | 🇲🇺 |
Defense budget history Mauritius ×2.2 · South Sudan ×0.3 since 2006
Military personnel history
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Mauritius or South Sudan?
South Sudan has approximately 53,000 active military personnel compared to Mauritius's 3,000, giving South Sudan a 18:1 numerical advantage.
Which country spends more on defense, Mauritius or South Sudan?
South Sudan has a larger defense budget at $240 million (10:1 more) compared to Mauritius's $24 million annually.
Do Mauritius and South Sudan have nuclear weapons?
Neither Mauritius nor South Sudan currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Mauritius and South Sudan compare?
South Sudan operates 30 main battle tanks compared to Mauritius's 0. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.