Military Strength: Ghana vs Togo
Togo (ranked #122 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Ghana (#133) on the Global Military Index. Ghana fields 16,000 active troops vs 10,000 for Togo. Ghana allocates $0.3B to defense compared to $0.2B for Togo. In the air, Ghana operates 1 aircraft including 0 combat jets, while Togo fields 18 with 5 fighters. On the ground, Ghana deploys 0 main battle tanks vs 4 for Togo. Neither Ghana nor Togo possesses nuclear weapons.
| Global Military Index | 21.3 (#133) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 16,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 0 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 0 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 1 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 1 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 0 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
| Global Military Index | 23.8 (#122) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 10,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 0 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 3,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 18 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 5 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 10 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 4 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
🇬🇭 Ghana Global Military Index
21.3
Global Rank: #133
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 59.9 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 15500 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 0.0 | Main battle tanks: 0 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 0.0 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 34.2 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 37.4 | $269M annual military spending |
🇹🇬 Togo Global Military Index
23.9
Global Rank: #122
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 56.8 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 9450 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 15.5 | Main battle tanks: 4 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 0.0 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 34.9 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 35.3 | $195M annual military spending |
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| Population | 33.8 million ◉ |
| GDP | $76.4 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $2,260 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $268.7 million ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 0.4% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 1.8% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $8 ◉ |
| Population | 9.3 million ◉ |
| GDP | $9.2 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $986 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $195.3 million ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 2.0% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 8.4% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $21 ◉ |
Ghana Geography
| Land Area | 227,533 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 539 km ◉ |
Togo Geography
| Land Area | 54,385 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 56 km ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Ghana or Togo?
Ghana has approximately 16,000 active military personnel compared to Togo's 10,000, giving Ghana a 1.6:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Ghana or Togo?
Togo operates 5 combat aircraft compared to Ghana's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Ghana or Togo?
Ghana has a larger defense budget at $269 million compared to Togo's $195 million annually.
Do Ghana and Togo have nuclear weapons?
Neither Ghana nor Togo currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Ghana and Togo compare?
Togo operates 4 main battle tanks compared to Ghana's 0. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.