2026 military data comparison
Nicaragua vs Philippines Military Power
Compare Nicaragua and Philippines across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Nicaragua #84 and Philippines #33 in the 2026 edition.
Nicaragua
1.5Strength Score
4 indicators higher
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Philippines
1.5 vs 5.9
Indicators higher
4–12
5 tied
Global ranks
#84 / #33
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$1.3B
vs $6.6B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force0 – 1 – 4
Navy0 – 3 – 2
Army and ground forces3 – 0 – 2
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: Philippines
Nicaragua 0 · Philippines 1,500,000
Attack aircraft: Philippines
Nicaragua 0 · Philippines 17
Attack helicopters: Philippines
Nicaragua 0 · Philippines 6
Frigates: Philippines
Nicaragua 0 · Philippines 4