2026 military data comparison
South Africa vs Philippines Military Power
Compare South Africa and Philippines across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks South Africa #59 and Philippines #33 in the 2026 edition.
South Africa
2.8Strength Score
9 indicators higher
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
8 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Philippines
2.8 vs 5.9
Indicators higher
9–8
4 tied
Global ranks
#59 / #33
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$2.9B
vs $6.6B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force2 – 0 – 3
Navy1 – 3 – 1
Army and ground forces5 – 0 – 0
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: South Africa
South Africa 2 · Philippines 0
Attack aircraft: Philippines
South Africa 0 · Philippines 17
Submarines: South Africa
South Africa 3 · Philippines 0
Multiple-launch rocket systems: South Africa
South Africa 201 · Philippines 0