Military Strength: Oman vs Sudan
Oman (ranked #54 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Sudan (#71) on the Global Military Index. Sudan fields 144,000 active troops — 3.1x Oman's 47,000, backed by 105,000 paramilitary. Oman's $6B defense budget is 16:1 that of Sudan ($0B). In the air, Oman operates 126 aircraft including 35 combat jets, while Sudan fields 184 with 91 fighters. Oman operates a 21-ship naval fleet; Sudan has no navy. On the ground, Oman deploys 150 main battle tanks vs 224 for Sudan. Neither Oman nor Sudan possesses nuclear weapons.
| Global Military Index | 44.6 (#54) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 47,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 0 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 4,400 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 126 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 35 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 40 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 21 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 150 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
| Global Military Index | 39.1 (#71) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 144,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 0 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 105,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 184 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 91 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 70 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 224 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
🇴🇲 Oman Global Military Index
44.6
Global Rank: #54
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 66.3 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 43920 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 48.4 | Main battle tanks: 150 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 34.3 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 49.0 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 58.1 | $5988M annual military spending |
🇸🇩 Sudan Global Military Index
39.1
Global Rank: #71
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 73.3 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 135800 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 52.3 | Main battle tanks: 224 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 0.0 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 54.9 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 39.6 | $375M annual military spending |
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| Population | 5.0 million ◉ |
| GDP | $108.8 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $21,550 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $6.0 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 5.6% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 20.1% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $1159 ◉ |
| Population | 49.4 million ◉ |
| GDP | $51.7 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $1,046 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $375.2 million ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 0.9% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 9.5% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $8 ◉ |
Oman Geography
| Land Area | 309,500 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 2,092 km ◉ |
Sudan Geography
| Land Area | 1,731,671 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 853 km ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Oman or Sudan?
Sudan has approximately 144,000 active military personnel compared to Oman's 47,000, giving Sudan a 3:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Oman or Sudan?
Sudan operates 91 combat aircraft compared to Oman's 35. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Oman or Sudan?
Oman has a larger navy with 21 vessels compared to Sudan's 0 ships.
Which country spends more on defense, Oman or Sudan?
Oman has a larger defense budget at $6.0 billion (16:1 more) compared to Sudan's $375 million annually.
Do Oman and Sudan have nuclear weapons?
Neither Oman nor Sudan currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Oman and Sudan compare?
Sudan operates 224 main battle tanks compared to Oman's 150. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.