Nigeria Ranks 36th in the Recent 2023 World Military Power Ranking. This ranking evaluates various factors but does not take nuclear capabilities into account.
The 2023 World Military Power Ranking has sparked discussions on an international scale, shedding light on the strengths and weaknesses of armed forces in various countries.
African countries have shown significant variability in this ranking. For instance, Egypt ranks 14th, making it the highest-ranked nation on the African continent. Algeria, South Africa, and Nigeria follow at 26th, 33rd, and 36th places, respectively.
Despite Nigeria being one of Africa’s largest economies with a substantial population, its military ranking suggests opportunities for improvement and modernization of its armed forces.
The varying positions of African countries in this ranking reflect the diversity of priorities and available resources on the continent. However, it is crucial for African governments to continue working towards regional stability and security while leveraging their economic and human potential to assert themselves on the global stage.
The World Military Power Ranking takes into account several factors, including the quantity of military equipment and troops available to each country, as well as its financial situation, geography, and available resources. However, it’s important to note that this ranking does not consider nuclear capabilities and primarily focuses on conventional military strength.
Here is a list of countries ranked in terms of military strength in 2023:
- United States
- Russia
- China
- India
- United Kingdom
- South Korea
- Pakistan
- Japan
- France
- Italy
- Turkey
- Brazil
- Indonesia
- Egypt
- Ukraine
- Australia
- Iran
- Israel
- Vietnam
- Poland
- Spain
- Saudi Arabia
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Germany
- Algeria
- Canada
- Argentina
- Singapore
- Greece
- Mexico
- Philippines
- South Africa
- North Korea
- Norway
- Nigeria
- Sweden
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Netherlands
- Bangladesh
