2026 military data comparison
Nigeria vs Iran Military Power
Compare Nigeria and Iran across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Nigeria #41 and Iran #13 in the 2026 edition.
Nigeria
4.4Strength Score
3 indicators higher
Iran
15.8Strength Score
15 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Iran
4.4 vs 15.8
Indicators higher
3–15
3 tied
Global ranks
#41 / #13
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$3.9B
vs $9.2B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force2 – 0 – 3
Navy1 – 2 – 2
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: Iran
Nigeria 0 · Iran 350,000
Submarines: Iran
Nigeria 0 · Iran 25
Multiple-launch rocket systems: Iran
Nigeria 37 · Iran 1,550
Fighter aircraft: Iran
Nigeria 14 · Iran 188