Military Strength: 
South Sudan vs 
Uganda
Military Strength
| South Sudan | Uganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Global Military Index | 17.5 (#112) | 26.2 (#80) |
| Military personnel | 53,000 | 46,000 |
| – Reserve troops | 0 | 10,000 |
| – Paramilitary forces | 0 | 1,400 |
| Military aircraft | 20 | 51 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 0 | 6 |
| – incl. bombers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. helicopters | 15 | 30 |
| Military ships | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. submarines | 0 | 0 |
| Main battle tanks | 30 | 240 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 0 |
Military Forces Chart
Overview
Uganda (ranked #80 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than South Sudan (#112) on the Global Military Index. South Sudan fields 53,000 active troops vs 46,000 for Uganda. Uganda's $1B defense budget is 5.4x that of South Sudan ($0.2B).
In the air, South Sudan operates 20 aircraft including 0 combat jets, while Uganda fields 51 with 6 fighters.
On the ground, South Sudan deploys 30 main battle tanks vs 240 for Uganda.
Neither South Sudan nor Uganda possesses nuclear weapons.
Global Military Index
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🇸🇸 South Sudan
World #112
17.5/ 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% | 71.6 | 185000 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 35.3 | 30 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 0.0 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 17.4 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 23.0 | $0.2B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×0.80 | Budget per soldier |
🇺🇬 Uganda
World #80
25.1/ 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% | 59.7 | 50420 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 48.0 | 240 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 0.0 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 28.5 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 35.3 | $1.3B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×0.98 | Budget per soldier |
Country Profile
Economy & Geography
| South Sudan | Uganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11.9 million | 50.0 million |
| GDP | $12.0 billion | $53.9 billion |
| GDP per capita | $1,005 | $1,078 |
| Military budget | $240.0 million | $1.3 billion |
| – share of GDP | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| – share of govt spending | 0.0% | 9.0% |
| – per capita spending | $20 | $26 |
| Land area | 644,329 km² | 197,100 km² |
| Coastline | 0 km | 0 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, South Sudan or Uganda?
South Sudan has approximately 53,000 active military personnel compared to Uganda's 46,000.
Which country has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Uganda?
Uganda operates 6 combat aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, South Sudan or Uganda?
Uganda has a larger defense budget at $1.3 billion (5:1 more) compared to South Sudan's $240 million annually.
Do South Sudan and Uganda have nuclear weapons?
Neither South Sudan nor Uganda currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of South Sudan and Uganda compare?
Uganda operates 240 main battle tanks compared to South Sudan's 30. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.