2026 military data comparison
South Africa vs Sudan Military Power
Compare South Africa and Sudan across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks South Africa #59 and Sudan #36 in the 2026 edition.
South Africa
2.8Strength Score
7 indicators higher
Sudan
5.8Strength Score
11 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Sudan
2.8 vs 5.8
Indicators higher
7–11
3 tied
Global ranks
#59 / #36
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$2.9B
vs $394.7M
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy3 – 2 – 0
Army and ground forces1 – 0 – 4
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Attack aircraft: Sudan
South Africa 0 · Sudan 36
Submarines: South Africa
South Africa 3 · Sudan 0
Frigates: South Africa
South Africa 4 · Sudan 0
Fighter aircraft: Sudan
South Africa 2 · Sudan 37