2026 military data comparison
South Africa vs Kenya Military Power
Compare South Africa and Kenya across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks South Africa #59 and Kenya #90 in the 2026 edition.
South Africa
2.8Strength Score
15 indicators higher
Kenya
1.2Strength Score
2 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
South Africa
2.8 vs 1.2
Indicators higher
15–2
4 tied
Global ranks
#59 / #90
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$2.9B
vs $1.7B
Category scorecard
Manpower3 – 0 – 0
Air force3 – 1 – 1
Navy3 – 2 – 0
Army and ground forces5 – 0 – 0
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: South Africa
South Africa 29,350 · Kenya 0
Submarines: South Africa
South Africa 3 · Kenya 0
Frigates: South Africa
South Africa 4 · Kenya 0
Multiple-launch rocket systems: South Africa
South Africa 201 · Kenya 0