2026 military data comparison
Sudan vs South Africa Military Power
Compare Sudan and South Africa across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Sudan #36 and South Africa #59 in the 2026 edition.
Sudan
5.8Strength Score
11 indicators higher
South Africa
2.8Strength Score
7 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Sudan
5.8 vs 2.8
Indicators higher
11–7
3 tied
Global ranks
#36 / #59
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$394.7M
vs $2.9B
Category scorecard
Manpower2 – 0 – 1
Air force4 – 0 – 1
Navy0 – 2 – 3
Army and ground forces4 – 0 – 1
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Attack aircraft: Sudan
Sudan 36 · South Africa 0
Submarines: South Africa
Sudan 0 · South Africa 3
Frigates: South Africa
Sudan 0 · South Africa 4
Fighter aircraft: Sudan
Sudan 37 · South Africa 2