2026 military data comparison
Madagascar vs Nigeria Military Power
Compare Madagascar and Nigeria across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Madagascar #140 and Nigeria #41 in the 2026 edition.
Madagascar
0.2Strength Score
0 indicators higher
Nigeria
4.4Strength Score
15 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Nigeria
0.2 vs 4.4
Indicators higher
0–15
6 tied
Global ranks
#140 / #41
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$147.6M
vs $3.9B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 1 – 2
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy0 – 3 – 2
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic0 – 2 – 1
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: Nigeria
Madagascar 0 · Nigeria 14
Attack aircraft: Nigeria
Madagascar 0 · Nigeria 24
Attack helicopters: Nigeria
Madagascar 0 · Nigeria 15
Frigates: Nigeria
Madagascar 0 · Nigeria 1