Military Strength: Timor-Leste vs Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe (ranked #97 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Timor-Leste (#162) on the Global Military Index. Zimbabwe fields 51,000 active troops — 26:1 Timor-Leste's 2,000, backed by 21,800 paramilitary. Zimbabwe's $0B defense budget is 7.5x that of Timor-Leste ($0B). Zimbabwe operates 94 military aircraft; Timor-Leste has no significant air force. On the ground, Timor-Leste deploys 0 main battle tanks vs 15 for Zimbabwe. Neither Timor-Leste nor Zimbabwe possesses nuclear weapons.
| Global Military Index | 9.8 (#162) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 2,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 0 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 0 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 0 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 0 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
| Global Military Index | 30.6 (#97) ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 51,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 0 ◉ |
| – Paramilitary forces | 21,800 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 94 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 21 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 28 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 15 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste Global Military Index
9.8
Global Rank: #162
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 48.0 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 2280 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%) | 0.0 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 25.8 | $46M annual military spending |
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Global Military Index
30.6
Global Rank: #97
| 🪖 Manpower (15%) | 65.0 | Active, reserve & paramilitary: 35540 effective |
| 🛡️ Ground Firepower (20%) | 26.8 | Main battle tanks: 15 |
| ⚓ Naval Power (20%) | 0.0 | Weighted by ship type: carriers, submarines, destroyers... |
| ✈️ Air Power (25%) | 46.3 | Weighted by aircraft type: combat, bombers, helicopters... |
| ☢️ Nuclear Deterrent (10%) | 0.0 | No declared nuclear capability |
| 💰 Defense Budget (10%) | 39.2 | $350M annual military spending |
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| Population | 1.4 million ◉ |
| GDP | $2.1 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $1,503 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $46.4 million ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 2.7% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 2.6% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $33 ◉ |
| Population | 16.3 million ◉ |
| GDP | $35.2 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $2,156 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $349.7 million ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 0.4% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 1.3% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $6 ◉ |
Timor-Leste Geography
| Land Area | 14,919 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 706 km ◉ |
Zimbabwe Geography
| Land Area | 386,847 km² ◉ |
| Coastline Length | 0 km ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Timor-Leste or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has approximately 51,000 active military personnel compared to Timor-Leste's 2,000, giving Zimbabwe a 26:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Timor-Leste or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe operates 21 combat aircraft compared to Timor-Leste's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Timor-Leste or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has a larger defense budget at $350 million (8:1 more) compared to Timor-Leste's $46 million annually.
Do Timor-Leste and Zimbabwe have nuclear weapons?
Neither Timor-Leste nor Zimbabwe currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Timor-Leste and Zimbabwe compare?
Zimbabwe operates 15 main battle tanks compared to Timor-Leste's 0. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.