2026 military data comparison
Iran vs Germany Military Power
Compare Iran and Germany across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Iran #13 and Germany #18 in the 2026 edition.
Iran
15.8Strength Score
8 indicators higher
Germany
10.6Strength Score
10 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Iran
15.8 vs 10.6
Indicators higher
8–10
3 tied
Global ranks
#13 / #18
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$9.2B
vs $127.4B
Category scorecard
Manpower2 – 0 – 1
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy1 – 2 – 2
Army and ground forces4 – 0 – 1
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Paramilitary: Iran
Iran 220,000 · Germany 0
Towed artillery: Iran
Iran 1,803 · Germany 0
Multiple-launch rocket systems: Iran
Iran 1,550 · Germany 33
Defense budget: Germany
Iran $9.2B · Germany $127.4B