2026 military data comparison
Oman vs South Africa Military Power
Compare Oman and South Africa across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Oman #65 and South Africa #59 in the 2026 edition.
Oman
2.4Strength Score
6 indicators higher
South Africa
2.8Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
South Africa
2.4 vs 2.8
Indicators higher
6–12
3 tied
Global ranks
#65 / #59
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$8.4B
vs $2.9B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force2 – 0 – 3
Navy0 – 2 – 3
Army and ground forces1 – 0 – 4
Financial and strategic2 – 1 – 0
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: South Africa
Oman 0 · South Africa 29,350
Attack aircraft: Oman
Oman 10 · South Africa 0
Attack helicopters: South Africa
Oman 0 · South Africa 10
Submarines: South Africa
Oman 0 · South Africa 3