2026 military data comparison
Philippines vs Mexico Military Power
Compare Philippines and Mexico across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Philippines #33 and Mexico #35 in the 2026 edition.
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
6 indicators higher
Mexico
5.8Strength Score
10 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Philippines
5.9 vs 5.8
Indicators higher
6–10
5 tied
Global ranks
#33 / #35
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$6.6B
vs $9.1B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy1 – 3 – 1
Army and ground forces2 – 1 – 2
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: Mexico
Philippines 0 · Mexico 2
Attack helicopters: Philippines
Philippines 6 · Mexico 0
Tanks: Philippines
Philippines 18 · Mexico 0
Towed artillery: Philippines
Philippines 296 · Mexico 0