2026 military data comparison
Saudi Arabia vs Syria Military Power
Compare Saudi Arabia and Syria across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Saudi Arabia #24 and Syria #78 in the 2026 edition.
Saudi Arabia
8.6Strength Score
16 indicators higher
Syria
1.7Strength Score
0 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Saudi Arabia
8.6 vs 1.7
Indicators higher
16–0
5 tied
Global ranks
#24 / #78
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$64.0B
vs $145.9M
Category scorecard
Manpower2 – 1 – 0
Air force5 – 0 – 0
Navy2 – 3 – 0
Army and ground forces5 – 0 – 0
Financial and strategic2 – 1 – 0
Largest reported differences
Frigates: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 7 · Syria 0
Towed artillery: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 557 · Syria 0
Multiple-launch rocket systems: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 327 · Syria 0
Defense budget: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia $64.0B · Syria $145.9M