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Ethiopia

Country in the Horn of Africa

POPULATION
127M
ACTIVE PERSONNEL
135K
BUDGET
$550M
NUCLEAR WARHEADS
0
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
0
MACSI
23
Ethiopia flag

Ethiopia

Multi-dimensional military power index · 0–100
Land Power
45
Air Power
20
Naval Power
0
Leadership
30
Strategic
3
Industry
15
C4ISR
10
Logistics
25
Economy
22
Geo-Strategic
40
MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
23
Ethiopia MACSI Rating
67/190
WORLD RANKING
Ethiopia · 10 axes scored
Land Power
45
Air Power
20
Naval Power
0
Leadership
30
Strategic
3
Industry
15
C4ISR
10
Logistics
25
Economy
22
Geo-Strategic
40
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
Ethiopia
Government
Federal Republic
Population
126.53M
Area
1,104,300 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$150.0B
Active Personnel
135.0K
0
Defense Budget
$550M
Conscription
Selective
⚠ ONGOING CONFLICT
2026 Blue Nile campaign
2026 · to present
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
23
TIER D MACSI · ABSOLUTE POWER · #67 WORLD
Land Power
45
Air Power
20
Naval Power
0
Leadership
30
Strategic
3
Industry
15
C4ISR
10
Logistics
25
Economy
22
Geo-Strategic
40
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
#CountryOverallLandAirNavalLeadershipStrategicIndustryC4ISRLogisticsEconomy
#65Qatar241535152088303232
#66Kuwait232530152055252535
#67Ethiopia234520030315102522
#68Oman2320282528810202214
#69Nigeria2335242022818152040
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 126.5M
Active135K
Reserve0
Paramilitary250K
Mobilization capacity: %0.30 of total population
Economic Burden
$550M 0% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $4/yr
Per Soldier $4,074/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 15
Total Airports 60
Major Ports 2
Coastline 0 km
Oil Production 20K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
  • Active Personnel 135,000
  • Reserve Personnel 0
  • Paramilitary Personnel 250,000
  • Total Military Personnel 385,000
  • Available for Military Service 25,000,000
  • Reaching Military Age Annually 1,000,000
  • Conscription Status Selective
  • Conscription Duration (days) 18 day
02 Land Forces 12
03 Air Forces 12
  • Total Aircraft 50
  • Fighter Aircraft Count 20
  • Ground Attack Aircraft Count 10
  • Bomber Aircraft Count 0
  • Transport Aircraft Count 10
  • Tanker Aircraft Count 0
  • AWACS Count 0
  • Trainer Aircraft Count 15
  • Total Helicopters 30
  • Attack Helicopter Count 10
  • Transport Helicopter Count 15
  • UAV Count 5
04 Naval Forces 11
  • Total Ships 0
  • Aircraft Carrier Count 0
  • Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
  • Cruiser Count 0
  • Destroyer Count 0
  • Frigate Count 0
  • Corvette Count 0
  • Total Submarines 0
  • SSN Count 0
  • SSBN Count 0
  • Patrol Boat Count 0
05 Strategic Forces 9
06 Budget & Economy 10
  • Defense Budget (USD) 550,000,000 USD
  • Defense Budget (% of GDP) 0 %
  • Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 4 USD
  • GDP (Nominal, USD) 150,000,000,000 USD
  • GDP (PPP, USD) 350,000,000,000 USD
  • Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
  • Arms Imports (USD) 300,000,000 USD
  • Defense Industry Rank 0
  • Defense Industry Size (USD) 0 USD
  • Defense Sector Employment 0
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
  • Military Airport Count 15
  • Total Airport Count 60
  • Major Port Count 2
  • Oil Production (bbl/day) 20,000 bbl/day
  • Oil Reserves (bbl) 428,000,000 bbl
  • Coastline (km) 0 km
08 Demographics 5
  • Total Population 126,527,060
  • Military Age Population 50,000,000
  • Urban Population (%) 22 %
  • Literacy Rate (%) 52 %
  • Area (km²) 1,104,300 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
03 / Inventory · 279 systems · 64 categories · 20,068 units
Force Composition
Not yet entered. This chart will populate automatically once inventory data is added.
Status & Age Distribution
Status
196
Active 196 Retired 83
Age Profile
52years
average
%5
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1896–2022
Inventory 279 systems · 27 categories · 20,068 units
ARMOURED VEHICLES
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
OPTICS & TARGETING
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
BALLISTIC MISSILES
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
LAUNCH VEHICLES
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
  • 2022DespotArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 units
  • 2022Bayraktar TB2Combat / Strike Drones · 4 units
  • 2020Mohajer-6Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • 2019SpyderMedium-Range SAM
  • 2016ACMAT BastionArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 12 units
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · · 30 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$300 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-300 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports 84
In imports 80
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $2.4 per citizen
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 30 import
DirectionYearCounterpartyProduct / ServiceQuantityAmountTypeStatus
↘2017People's Republic of ChinaPHL-034—new-buildDelivered
↘—→2016United StatesACMAT Bastion12—aidDelivered
↘2013People's Republic of ChinaType 89 AFV10—new-buildDelivered
↘2011UkraineT-72BA171—new-buildordered
↘2011UkraineBMT-72171—second-handordered
↘2011UkraineT-72 Scarab171—new-buildordered
↘2011UkraineT-72171—new-buildordered
↘—→1999People's Republic of ChinaPLZ-4518—new-buildDelivered
↘1985→1992RussiaTurya-class torpedo boat2—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1978RussiaZSU-57-210—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1977RussiaASU-57——aidDelivered
↘—→1970United StatesC-119G Flying Boxcar8—aidDelivered
↘—→1970United StatesC-119K Flying Boxcar8—aidDelivered
↘—→1970United StatesFairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar8—aidDelivered
↘1947SwedenSaab 1747—new-buildDelivered
↘1934Czech RepublicZB vz. 30425—new-buildDelivered
↘1930Czech RepublicZH-29100—exportconfirmed
↘—RussiaBMD-20——aidDelivered
↘—ItalyOVP 1918——surplusDelivered
↘—Bosnia and HerzegovinaDespot10—new-buildDelivered
↘—People's Republic of ChinaWZ55120—new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaAK-103——license-productionDelivered
↘—RussiaPetya-class frigate2—new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaProject 206 Shtorm torpedo boat2—new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaBerdan rifle30,000—new-buildDelivered
↘—YemenT-72BA50—second-handDelivered
↘—ItalyFiat 3000——new-buildDelivered
↘—YemenBMT-7250—second-handDelivered
↘—YemenT-72 Scarab50—second-handDelivered
↘—YemenT-7250—second-handDelivered
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No defense industry recorded for this country yet.

05 / History & Conflicts · 15 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Post-Cold War
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age 1850–1913
—
World War I 1914–1918
—
Interwar Period 1919–1938
—
World War II 1939–1945
—
Early Cold War 1946–1962
1
Cold War 1963–1991
13
Post-Cold War 1992–2009
18
Modern Era 2010+
11
Alliance Network by past conflicts
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Ethiopia · 43 conflicts
43Conflicts
1Wins
0Losses
0Draws
1Ongoing
100% win rate
43 primary actor 1950–2026
Human Cost · Ethiopia
19,025Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.

📜 Chronological Conflict List

43 conflicts · newest to oldest
Conflict Years Opponent Role Outcome
2026 Blue Nile campaign Civil War 2026–present Republic of Sudan Primary Ongoing
2025 Shabelle offensive Special Op. 2025–present Intervention Primary —
Amhara offensive Special Op. 2024–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Mekelle 2020 Tigray Primary —
Battle of Humera 2020 Tigray Region Primary —
2019 Amhara Region coup d'état attempt Coup 2019–present Factions of the Amhara Region's Peace Primary —
OLA insurgency Insurgency 2018–present OLA Primary —
Battle of Yurkud Civil War 2012–present Al-Shabab Primary —
Battle of Beledweyne Civil War 2011–present Al-Shabaab Foreign Mujahideen Primary —
Mar-mar mountains clash 2010–present ONLF Primary —
2010 Eritrean–Ethiopian border skirmish 2010–present Eritrea Primary —
Battle for Central Somalia Civil War 2009 Al-Shabaab Hizbul Islam Foreign Mujahideen Primary —
Battle of Beledweyne Interstate 2008 Al-Shabaab Primary —
Battle of Mogadishu Interstate 2008 ICU insurgents ARS Al-Shabaab Primary —
Siege of Baidoa Interstate 2008–2009 Al-Shabaab Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Mogadishu Interstate 2007 Popular Resistance Movement (PRM) Hawiye clan militia Primary —
Battle of Ras Kamboni Interstate 2007 Islamic Courts Union Ras Kamboni Brigades Primary —
Fall of Kismayo Interstate 2007–present Intervention Primary —
American military intervention in Somalia Intervention 2007–present Intervention Primary Ongoing
War in Somalia Interstate 2006–2009 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Jilib Civil War 2006–2007 ICU Primary —
Battle of Baidoa Interstate 2006 Islamic Courts Union Primary —
Battle of Bandiradley Interstate 2006 Islamic Courts Union Abdulahi yusuf Abdi qaydiid Primary —
Battle of Jowhar Interstate 2006–present Islamic Courts Union Primary —
Battle of Beledweyne Interstate 2006 Islamic Courts Union Primary —
Operation Enduring Freedom Special Op. 2001–2014 Intervention Primary —
Eritrean–Ethiopian War Interstate 1998–2000 Intervention Primary Tactical Win
Operation Thunderbolt Special Op. 1997 WNBF UNRF (II) SSIM/A Ex-FAR LRA/LSA Primary —
Unified Task Force Special Op. 1992–1993 Somali National Alliance Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya Primary —
Battle of Massawa Proxy 1990 EPLF Primary —
1989 Ethiopian coup d'état attempt Coup 1989–present Military faction Primary —
Battle of Afabet Proxy 1988 Intervention Primary —
Operation Red Star Special Op. 1982 EPLF TPLF Primary —
Somaliland War of Independence Interstate 1981–1991 Intervention Primary —
Afraad Rebellion Insurgency 1978–1982 Afraad Movement SNM (from April 1981) Primary —
Ogaden War Interstate 1977–1978 Somalia WSLF Arms supplies Primary —
Battle of Dire Dawa Proxy 1977 Somalia Primary —
Battle of Massawa Proxy 1977–1978 EPLF Primary —
Battle of Jijiga Proxy 1977–1978 Intervention Primary Tactical Loss
Battle of Harar Proxy 1977–1978 Somalia WSLF Primary Decisive Win
Ethiopian Civil War Civil War 1974–1991 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Tiro 1974–present {{nowrap| Oromo Liberation Army}} Primary —
Korean War Interstate 1950–1953 {{Plainlist | }} Primary —
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VS
B
EthiopiavsQatar
01Personnel
Active Personnel
▲ 135,000+%74416,000
Reserve Personnel
0=0
Paramilitary Personnel
▲ 250,000×50.05,000
Total Military Personnel
▲ 385,000×18.321,000
Available for Military Service
▲ 25,000,000×25.01,000,000
Reaching Military Age Annually
▲ 1,000,000×20.050,000
Conscription Duration (days)
18 day—
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
▲ 400+%33300
IFV Count
▲ 200+%15080
APC Count
300+%2331,000 ▲
Recon Vehicle Count
50=50
MRAP Count
100=100
Towed Artillery Count
▲ 500+%233150
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
▲ 100+%10050
MLRS Count
▲ 50+%6730
Mortar Count
▲ 300+%50200
ATGM Launcher Count
200=200
SHORAD Count
0=0
MANPADS Count
500=500
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
50+%100100 ▲
Fighter Aircraft Count
20+%5030 ▲
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
10=10
Bomber Aircraft Count
0=0
Transport Aircraft Count
10+%10020 ▲
Tanker Aircraft Count
0+%1002 ▲
AWACS Count
0+%1002 ▲
Trainer Aircraft Count
15=15
Total Helicopters
30=30
Attack Helicopter Count
10+%5015 ▲
Transport Helicopter Count
▲ 15+%5010
UAV Count
5+%10010 ▲
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
0+%10020 ▲
Aircraft Carrier Count
0=0
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
0=0
Cruiser Count
0=0
Destroyer Count
0=0
Frigate Count
0+%1007 ▲
Corvette Count
0+%1004 ▲
Total Submarines
0+%1002 ▲
SSN Count
0=0
SSBN Count
0=0
Patrol Boat Count
0+%1007 ▲
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
0=0
Deployed Warhead Count
0=0
ICBM Count
0=0
SLBM Count
0=0
IRBM Count
0=0
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
550,000,000 USD×27.315,000,000,000 USD ▲
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
0 %+%10010 % ▲
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
4 USD×1388.85,555 USD ▲
GDP (Nominal, USD)
150,000,000,000 USD+%47220,000,000,000 USD ▲
GDP (PPP, USD)
350,000,000,000 USD=350,000,000,000 USD
Arms Exports (USD)
0 USD=0 USD
Arms Imports (USD)
300,000,000 USD+%2331,000,000,000 USD ▲
Defense Industry Rank
0=0
Defense Industry Size (USD)
0 USD=0 USD
Defense Sector Employment
0=0
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
▲ 15+%4003
Total Airport Count
▲ 60+%9006
Major Port Count
2=2
Oil Production (bbl/day)
20,000 bbl/day×90.01,800,000 bbl/day ▲
Oil Reserves (bbl)
428,000,000 bbl×58.425,000,000,000 bbl ▲
Coastline (km)
0 km+%100563 km ▲
08Demographics
Total Population
▲ 126,527,060×46.92,700,000
Military Age Population
▲ 50,000,000×50.01,000,000
Urban Population (%)
22 %+%35099 % ▲
Literacy Rate (%)
52 %+%9099 % ▲
Area (km²)
▲ 1,104,300 km²×95.311,586 km²
📚 Sources
  1. Publicly available open sources and databases.