2026 military data comparison
Philippines vs Panama Military Power
Compare Philippines and Panama across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Philippines #33 and Panama #126 in the 2026 edition.
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
13 indicators higher
Panama
0.5Strength Score
2 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Philippines
5.9 vs 0.5
Indicators higher
13–2
6 tied
Global ranks
#33 / #126
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$6.6B
vs $1.1B
Category scorecard
Manpower2 – 0 – 1
Air force4 – 1 – 0
Navy2 – 3 – 0
Army and ground forces4 – 1 – 0
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: Philippines
Philippines 1,500,000 · Panama 0
Attack aircraft: Philippines
Philippines 17 · Panama 0
Attack helicopters: Philippines
Philippines 6 · Panama 0
Frigates: Philippines
Philippines 4 · Panama 0