2026 military data comparison
Philippines vs Nicaragua Military Power
Compare Philippines and Nicaragua across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Philippines #33 and Nicaragua #84 in the 2026 edition.
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Nicaragua
1.5Strength Score
4 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Philippines
5.9 vs 1.5
Indicators higher
12–4
5 tied
Global ranks
#33 / #84
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$6.6B
vs $1.3B
Category scorecard
Manpower3 – 0 – 0
Air force4 – 1 – 0
Navy2 – 3 – 0
Army and ground forces2 – 0 – 3
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: Philippines
Philippines 1,500,000 · Nicaragua 0
Attack aircraft: Philippines
Philippines 17 · Nicaragua 0
Attack helicopters: Philippines
Philippines 6 · Nicaragua 0
Frigates: Philippines
Philippines 4 · Nicaragua 0