MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
ⓘ 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
Ivory Coast
Government
Republic
Population
28.80M
Area
322,463 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$75.0B
Active Personnel
27.0K
Reserve Personnel
15.0K
Defense Budget
$650M · %1 GDP
Conscription
None
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
10
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #110 |  North Macedonia | 10 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| #111 |  Albania | 10 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| #112 |  Ivory Coast | 10 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16 |
| #113 |  Mali | 10 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| #114 |  Niger | 10 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 28.8M
Active27K
Reserve15K
Paramilitary10K
Economic Burden
$650M 1% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $23/yr
Per Soldier $24,074/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 2
Total Airports 39
Major Ports 2
Coastline 515 km
Oil Production 40K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
- Active Personnel 27,000
- Reserve Personnel 15,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 10,000
- Total Military Personnel 42,000
- Available for Military Service 7,000,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 450,000
- Conscription Status None
- Conscription Duration (days) 0 day
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 10
- IFV Count 10
- APC Count 100
- Recon Vehicle Count 20
- MRAP Count 50
- Towed Artillery Count 50
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 10
- MLRS Count 5
- Mortar Count 100
- ATGM Launcher Count 50
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 50
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 15
- Fighter Aircraft Count 8
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 2
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 5
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 5
- Total Helicopters 15
- Attack Helicopter Count 5
- Transport Helicopter Count 10
- UAV Count 2
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 10
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 1
- Corvette Count 0
- Total Submarines 0
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 9
05 Strategic Forces 9
- Nuclear Status None
- Nuclear Warhead Count 0
- Deployed Warhead Count 0
- ICBM Count 0
- SLBM Count 0
- IRBM Count 0
- Triad Status None
- BMD Capability ✗ No
- Space Assets ✗ No
06 Budget & Economy 10
- Defense Budget (USD) 650,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 22 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 75,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 150,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 200,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 0
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 0 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 0
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 2
- Total Airport Count 39
- Major Port Count 2
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 40,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 1,000,000,000 bbl
- Coastline (km) 515 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 28,800,000
- Military Age Population 10,500,000
- Urban Population (%) 52 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 46 %
- Area (km²) 322,463 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Republic
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 100 systems · 38 categories · 261 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 92 Retired 8
Age Profile
20years
average
%29
<10 yrs
Mid-Age
1975–2019
Suppliers
Countries
-
Russia 30 -
France 26 -
United States 10 -
People's Republic of China 4 -
United Kingdom 4 -
Israel 3 -
Poland 3 -
Belgium 2
Inventory 100 systems · 17 categories · 261 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
T-54/55 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
BMP-2 10
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
ACMAT Bastion 9
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-70 3
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-80 6
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M3 VTT —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Mamba 10
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Saxon —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé 13
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
WZ551 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BRDM-2 —
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
ERC 90 Sagaie 7
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
+6 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
FIREARMS
Beretta 92 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
MAB PA-15 pistol —
Pistols · ACTIVE
MAC Mle 1950 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
PAMAS G1 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Tokarev —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Type 51 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Manurhin MR 73 —
Revolvers · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch MP5 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
PPS submachine gun —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
FN Model 30-11 170
Bolt-Action Rifles · ACTIVE
MAS-36 rifle —
Bolt-Action Rifles · ACTIVE
FN FAL —
Battle Rifles · ACTIVE
+29 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
Airbus C-295W 1
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Antonov An-12 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Douglas C-47 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
de Havilland Canada DHC-8 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
An-32RE 1
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
Douglas C-118 Liftmaster —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
Antonov An-26 —
Light / Medium Transports · ACTIVE
Antonov An-32 —
Light / Medium Transports · ACTIVE
C-295 —
Light / Medium Transports · ACTIVE
HELICOPTERS
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
BATRAL-class landing ship tank —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
C-139 tank landing ship 1
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
LST Mk. 1-class tank landing ship 1
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
LST Mk. 2-class tank-landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
LST Mk. 3-class tank landing ship 1
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
Trieux-class tank landing ship 1
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
ATGM
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2019Airbus C-295W
- 2018ACMAT Bastion
- 2016BATRAL-class landing ship tank
- 2011FAMAS
- 2002BMP-2
04 / Defense Sector · · 2 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$200 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-200 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $6.9 per citizen
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 2 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2018 |  Belarus | Kaiman | 8 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  South Africa | Mamba | 10 | — | new-build | Delivered |
No defense industry recorded for this country yet.
05 / History & Conflicts · 9 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Modern Era
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Ivory Coast ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Ivory Coast · 10 conflicts
10Conflicts
0Wins
1Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Beninese coup attempt Coup | 2025–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Attack on Kafolo Interstate | 2020–present | JNIM Katiba Macina | Primary | — |
| 2017 Ivory Coast mutiny | 2017–present | Army mutineers (mostly ex-New Forces rebels) | Primary | — |
| 2012 Ivorian coup attempt Coup | 2012–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| War in the Sahel Interstate | 2011–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Second Ivorian Civil War Civil War | 2010–2011 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Juniper Shield Special Op. | 2007–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2002 Ivorian coup attempt Coup | 2002–present | Dissenting faction of the armed forces | Primary | — |
| 2001 Ivorian coup attempt Coup | 2001 | Dissenting faction of the armed forces | Primary | — |
| 1977 Benin coup d'état attempt Coup | 1977–present | ----Supported by | Primary | Decisive Loss |
06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
Ivory CoastvsNorth Macedonia
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%125
Reserve Personnel
+%200
Paramilitary Personnel
+%33
Total Military Personnel
+%147
Available for Military Service
+%678
Reaching Military Age Annually
×15.0
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%200
IFV Count
=
APC Count
+%150
Recon Vehicle Count
+%33
MRAP Count
+%100
Towed Artillery Count
+%100
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
+%80
MLRS Count
+%260
Mortar Count
+%100
ATGM Launcher Count
=
SHORAD Count
=
MANPADS Count
+%150
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%60
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%50
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%25
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%60
Total Helicopters
+%25
Attack Helicopter Count
+%20
Transport Helicopter Count
+%67
UAV Count
=
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%100
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
+%100
Corvette Count
=
Total Submarines
=
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%100
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%54
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
=
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
×25.2
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%436
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%329
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
+%33
Defense Industry Rank
=
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%100
Total Airport Count
+%255
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
+%100
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%100
Coastline (km)
+%100
08Demographics
Total Population
×16.0
Military Age Population
+%950
Urban Population (%)
+%12
Literacy Rate (%)
+%113
Area (km²)
×12.5
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.