Military Strength: Zambia vs Zimbabwe
| 🪖 Military personnel | 16,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 3,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 77 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 15 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 30 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 35 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 51,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 0 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 104 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 22 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 28 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 0 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 15 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
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| Population | 20.7 million ◉ |
| GDP | $27.6 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $1,331 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $98.4 million ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 1.3% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 4.8% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $17 ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Zambia or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has approximately 51,000 active military personnel compared to Zambia's 16,000, giving Zimbabwe a 3:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Zambia or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe operates 22 combat aircraft compared to Zambia's 15. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Which country spends more on defense, Zambia or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has a larger defense budget at $350 million (4:1 more) compared to Zambia's $98 million annually.
Do Zambia and Zimbabwe have nuclear weapons?
Neither Zambia nor Zimbabwe currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Zambia and Zimbabwe compare?
Zambia operates 35 main battle tanks compared to Zimbabwe's 15. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.