Military Rankings - Africa
Which Africa country has the strongest military? Regional top fives for military power, air forces and navies, with every ranking filtered to 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 in Africa
Top Military Powers
| # | Country | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 44.2 |
| 2 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 44.2 |
| 3 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 35.4 |
| 4 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 29.4 |
| 5 | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 26.3 |
Largest Air Forces
| # | Country | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 1,139 |
| 2 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 612 |
| 3 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 290 |
| 4 | 🇦🇴 Angola | 280 |
| 5 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 192 |
Strongest Navies
| # | Country | Ships |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 318 |
| 2 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 101 |
| 3 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 49 |
| 4 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 137 |
| 5 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 66 |
All Rankings for Africa
Air Forces
Naval Forces
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