2026 military data comparison
Panama vs Philippines Military Power
Compare Panama and Philippines across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Panama #126 and Philippines #33 in the 2026 edition.
Panama
0.5Strength Score
2 indicators higher
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
13 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Philippines
0.5 vs 5.9
Indicators higher
2–13
6 tied
Global ranks
#126 / #33
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$1.1B
vs $6.6B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force0 – 1 – 4
Navy0 – 3 – 2
Army and ground forces0 – 1 – 4
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: Philippines
Panama 0 · Philippines 1,500,000
Attack aircraft: Philippines
Panama 0 · Philippines 17
Attack helicopters: Philippines
Panama 0 · Philippines 6
Frigates: Philippines
Panama 0 · Philippines 4