Military Strength: 
Gambia vs 
Sierra Leone
Military Strength
| Gambia | Sierra Leone | |
|---|---|---|
| Global Military Index | 5.8 (#161) | 6.6 (#159) |
| Military personnel | 4,000 | 9,000 |
| – Reserve troops | 0 | 0 |
| – Paramilitary forces | 0 | 0 |
| Military aircraft | 1 | 1 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 1 | 0 |
| – incl. bombers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. helicopters | 0 | 1 |
| Military ships | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. submarines | 0 | 0 |
| Main battle tanks | 0 | 0 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 |
Military Forces Chart
Overview
Sierra Leone (ranked #159 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Gambia (#161) on the Global Military Index. Sierra Leone fields 9,000 active troops — 2.2:1 Gambia's 4,000. Sierra Leone's $0.03B defense budget is 2.4:1 that of Gambia ($0.01B).
In the air, Gambia operates 1 aircraft including 1 combat jets, while Sierra Leone fields 1 with 0 fighters.
Neither Gambia nor Sierra Leone possesses nuclear weapons.
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🇬🇲 Gambia
World #161
5.8/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier. Full methodology.
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 27.6 | 800 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 0.0 | Tanks, armor & artillery |
| Naval power | 20% | 0.0 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 7.9 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 7.6 | $14M, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×0.95 | Budget per soldier |
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
World #159
6.5/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier. Full methodology.
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 44.8 | 8500 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 0.0 | Tanks, armor & artillery |
| Naval power | 20% | 0.0 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 2.8 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 11.6 | $35M, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×0.85 | Budget per soldier |
Country Profile
Economy & Geography
| Gambia | Sierra Leone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2.8 million | 8.6 million |
| GDP | $2.4 billion | $7.0 billion |
| GDP per capita | $871 | $807 |
| Military budget | $14M | $35M |
| – share of GDP | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| – share of govt spending | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| – per capita spending | $5 | $4 |
| Land area | 10,000 km² | 71,620 km² |
| Coastline | 80 km | 402 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Gambia or Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone has approximately 9,000 active military personnel compared to Gambia's 4,000, giving Sierra Leone a 2.2:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Gambia or Sierra Leone?
Gambia operates 1 combat aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Gambia or Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone has a larger defense budget at $35 million (2.4:1 more) compared to Gambia's $14 million annually.
Do Gambia and Sierra Leone have nuclear weapons?
Neither Gambia nor Sierra Leone currently possesses nuclear weapons.