2026 military data comparison
Mexico vs Brazil Military Power
Compare Mexico and Brazil across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Mexico #35 and Brazil #21 in the 2026 edition.
Mexico
5.8Strength Score
4 indicators higher
Brazil
9.1Strength Score
13 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Brazil
5.8 vs 9.1
Indicators higher
4–13
4 tied
Global ranks
#35 / #21
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$9.1B
vs $26.4B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force1 – 1 – 3
Navy1 – 2 – 2
Army and ground forces1 – 0 – 4
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Submarines: Brazil
Mexico 0 · Brazil 6
Tanks: Brazil
Mexico 0 · Brazil 294
Towed artillery: Brazil
Mexico 0 · Brazil 412
Multiple-launch rocket systems: Brazil
Mexico 0 · Brazil 82