2026 military data comparison
South Africa vs Yemen Military Power
Compare South Africa and Yemen across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks South Africa #59 and Yemen #92 in the 2026 edition.
South Africa
2.8Strength Score
14 indicators higher
Yemen
1.2Strength Score
3 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
South Africa
2.8 vs 1.2
Indicators higher
14–3
4 tied
Global ranks
#59 / #92
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$2.9B
vs $405.2M
Category scorecard
Manpower3 – 0 – 0
Air force2 – 1 – 2
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 · Yemen 0
Submarines: South Africa
South Africa 3 · Yemen 0
Frigates: South Africa
South Africa 4 · Yemen 0
Tanks: South Africa
South Africa 248 · Yemen 0