2026 military data comparison
Madagascar vs South Africa Military Power
Compare Madagascar and South Africa across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Madagascar #140 and South Africa #59 in the 2026 edition.
Madagascar
0.2Strength Score
0 indicators higher
South Africa
2.8Strength Score
16 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
South Africa
0.2 vs 2.8
Indicators higher
0–16
5 tied
Global ranks
#140 / #59
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$147.6M
vs $2.9B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force0 – 1 – 4
Navy0 – 2 – 3
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic0 – 2 – 1
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: South Africa
Madagascar 0 · South Africa 29,350
Fighter aircraft: South Africa
Madagascar 0 · South Africa 2
Attack helicopters: South Africa
Madagascar 0 · South Africa 10
Submarines: South Africa
Madagascar 0 · South Africa 3