2026 military data comparison
South Africa vs Mexico Military Power
Compare South Africa and Mexico across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks South Africa #59 and Mexico #35 in the 2026 edition.
South Africa
2.8Strength Score
7 indicators higher
Mexico
5.8Strength Score
9 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Mexico
2.8 vs 5.8
Indicators higher
7–9
5 tied
Global ranks
#59 / #35
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$2.9B
vs $9.1B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force1 – 1 – 3
Navy2 – 2 – 1
Army and ground forces4 – 0 – 1
Financial and strategic0 – 2 – 1
Largest reported differences
Attack aircraft: Mexico
South Africa 0 · Mexico 32
Attack helicopters: South Africa
South Africa 10 · Mexico 0
Submarines: South Africa
South Africa 3 · Mexico 0
Tanks: South Africa
South Africa 248 · Mexico 0