Military Rankings - Africa
Overview
Africa’s military landscape is shaped by diverse security challenges including terrorism, insurgencies, and border disputes. While defense budgets remain modest compared to other regions, several African nations are modernizing their armed forces with new equipment and training programs.
Top Military Powers
| # | Country | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 63.0 |
| 2 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 58.3 |
| 3 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 54.3 |
| 4 | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 48.1 |
| 5 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 46.0 |
Largest Air Forces
| # | Country | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 1,089 |
| 2 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 602 |
| 3 | 🇦🇴 Angola | 299 |
| 4 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 260 |
| 5 | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 167 |
Strongest Navies
| # | Country | Ships |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 318 |
| 2 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 104 |
| 3 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 122 |
| 4 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 49 |
| 5 | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 143 |