2026 military data comparison
South Africa vs Oman Military Power
Compare South Africa and Oman across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks South Africa #59 and Oman #65 in the 2026 edition.
South Africa
2.8Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Oman
2.4Strength Score
6 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
South Africa
2.8 vs 2.4
Indicators higher
12–6
3 tied
Global ranks
#59 / #65
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$2.9B
vs $8.4B
Category scorecard
Manpower2 – 0 – 1
Air force3 – 0 – 2
Navy3 – 2 – 0
Army and ground forces4 – 0 – 1
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: South Africa
South Africa 29,350 · Oman 0
Attack aircraft: Oman
South Africa 0 · Oman 10
Attack helicopters: South Africa
South Africa 10 · Oman 0
Submarines: South Africa
South Africa 3 · Oman 0