2026 military data comparison
Peru vs Mexico Military Power
Compare Peru and Mexico across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Peru #45 and Mexico #35 in the 2026 edition.
Peru
4.0Strength Score
9 indicators higher
Mexico
5.8Strength Score
9 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Mexico
4.0 vs 5.8
Indicators higher
9–9
3 tied
Global ranks
#45 / #35
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$2.6B
vs $9.1B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force2 – 0 – 3
Navy2 – 2 – 1
Army and ground forces3 – 0 – 2
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Attack helicopters: Peru
Peru 16 · Mexico 0
Submarines: Peru
Peru 6 · Mexico 0
Tanks: Peru
Peru 355 · Mexico 0
Towed artillery: Peru
Peru 290 · Mexico 0