2026 military data comparison
Nigeria vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Nigeria and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Nigeria #41 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Nigeria
4.4Strength Score
6 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
11 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Nigeria
4.4 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
6–11
4 tied
Global ranks
#41 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$3.9B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower2 – 0 – 1
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy2 – 3 – 0
Army and ground forces2 – 0 – 3
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: United Arab Emirates
Nigeria 0 · United Arab Emirates 130,000
Frigates: Nigeria
Nigeria 1 · United Arab Emirates 0
Defense budget share of GDP: United Arab Emirates
Nigeria 0.3% · United Arab Emirates 3.1%
Fighter aircraft: United Arab Emirates
Nigeria 14 · United Arab Emirates 99