2026 military data comparison
Norway vs Sweden Military Power
Compare Norway and Sweden across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Norway #66 and Sweden #49 in the 2026 edition.
Norway
2.3Strength Score
5 indicators higher
Sweden
3.4Strength Score
10 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Sweden
2.3 vs 3.4
Indicators higher
5–10
6 tied
Global ranks
#66 / #49
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$11.2B
vs $15.9B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force1 – 1 – 3
Navy2 – 2 – 1
Army and ground forces1 – 2 – 2
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: Sweden
Norway 0 · Sweden 73
Attack aircraft: Norway
Norway 43 · Sweden 0
Frigates: Norway
Norway 4 · Sweden 0
Total naval assets: Sweden
Norway 41 · Sweden 135