2026 military data comparison
Sudan vs Saudi Arabia Military Power
Compare Sudan and Saudi Arabia across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Sudan #36 and Saudi Arabia #24 in the 2026 edition.
Sudan
5.8Strength Score
5 indicators higher
Saudi Arabia
8.6Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Saudi Arabia
5.8 vs 8.6
Indicators higher
5–12
4 tied
Global ranks
#36 / #24
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$394.7M
vs $64.0B
Category scorecard
Manpower2 – 0 – 1
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy0 – 3 – 2
Army and ground forces2 – 0 – 3
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: Sudan
Sudan 200,000 · Saudi Arabia 0
Frigates: Saudi Arabia
Sudan 0 · Saudi Arabia 7
Defense budget: Saudi Arabia
Sudan $394.7M · Saudi Arabia $64.0B
Paramilitary: Saudi Arabia
Sudan 17,500 · Saudi Arabia 150,000