2026 military data comparison
Nigeria vs Iraq Military Power
Compare Nigeria and Iraq across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Nigeria #41 and Iraq #34 in the 2026 edition.
Nigeria
4.4Strength Score
3 indicators higher
Iraq
5.9Strength Score
13 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Iraq
4.4 vs 5.9
Indicators higher
3–13
5 tied
Global ranks
#41 / #34
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$3.9B
vs $8.0B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 1 – 1
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy2 – 3 – 0
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Frigates: Nigeria
Nigeria 1 · Iraq 0
Multiple-launch rocket systems: Iraq
Nigeria 37 · Iraq 572
Self-propelled artillery: Iraq
Nigeria 40 · Iraq 434
Defense budget share of GDP: Iraq
Nigeria 0.3% · Iraq 1.4%