2026 military data comparison
Kenya vs South Africa Military Power
Compare Kenya and South Africa across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Kenya #90 and South Africa #59 in the 2026 edition.
Kenya
1.2Strength Score
2 indicators higher
South Africa
2.8Strength Score
15 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
South Africa
1.2 vs 2.8
Indicators higher
2–15
4 tied
Global ranks
#90 / #59
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$1.7B
vs $2.9B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force1 – 1 – 3
Navy0 – 2 – 3
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: South Africa
Kenya 0 · South Africa 29,350
Submarines: South Africa
Kenya 0 · South Africa 3
Frigates: South Africa
Kenya 0 · South Africa 4
Multiple-launch rocket systems: South Africa
Kenya 0 · South Africa 201