African Countries Ranked by Military Strength
For centuries, the African continent has been beset with fighting, political upheaval and oppression.
The GFP ranking makes use of over 40 factors to determine each nation's Power Index ("PwrIndx") score. From this score, the finalized ranking is generated. The factors are set within our algorithm which provides a fair canvas and allows smaller, technologically advanced nations to compete with larger, lesser-developed ones. Additionally, various bonuses and penalties are added for refinement. In the end, we hope it presents an unbiased ranking and realistic outlook on the conventional military firepower and strength of a given country for a given year. At the very least, this list can be used to stir healthy debate amongst visitors to GFP.
There are a total of 7 countries of the African Theater in the GFP database.
Sources: US Library of Congress; CIA.gov/CIA World Factbook; EIA.gov; wikipedia.com; energy.eu; SIPRI.org. Some values estimated based on factors available when official sources are lacking.
Material presented throughout this website is for entertainment value and is only as accurate as the sources allow.
MANPOWER:
• Total Populations
• Available Manpower
• Fit for Service
• Reaching Military Age Annually
• Active Military Manpower
• Active Reserve Military Manpower
LAND SYSTEMS:
• Tanks
• Armored Fighting Vehicles
• Self-Propelled Guns
• Towed Artillery Pieces
• Rocket Projectors (MLRS)
• Portable Mortar Systems
• Portable Anti-Tank Weapons
• Logistical Vehicles
AIR POWER:
• Total Aircraft
• Helicopters
• Serviceable Airports
NAVAL POWER:
• Total Strength
• Aircraft Carriers
• Frigates
• Destroyers
• Corvettes
• Submarines
• Coastal Patrol Craft
• Mine Warfare
• Amphibious Assault
RESOURCES:
• Oil Production
• Oil Consumption
• Proven Oil Reserves
LOGISTICAL:
• Labor Force
• Merchant Marine Strength
• Major Ports and Terminals
• Roadway Coverage
• Railway Coverage
FINANCIAL:
• Annual Defense Budget
• External Debt
• Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold
• Purchasing Power Parity
GEOGRAPHIC:
• Square Land Area
• Coastline
• Shared Borders
• Waterway Coverage
POWERS BY REGION:
• Africa
• Asia-Pacific
• Europe
• Middle East
• North America
• South America
• Scandinavia
MISCELLANEOUS:
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