The 2025 Global Firepower Index has ranked Sierra Leone 140th out of 145 countries assessed for their military capabilities.
The nation’s Power Index score stands at 3.9701, with a score of 0.0000 considered ‘perfect’ in the review.
This assessment reflects Sierra Leone’s limited military resources compared to other nations worldwide.
The report evaluates each nation’s military strength through various categories, including manpower, airpower, land power, and naval power. Sierra Leone’s ranking demonstrates the country’s struggle to enhance its defense capabilities amid economic and infrastructural challenges.
In comparison to other African nations, Sierra Leone lags significantly behind major military powers on the continent. However, the nation continues to strive toward building a more robust and efficient military force.
The United States maintains the top spot in global military strength with a near-perfect index, followed by Russia and China. Other African nations, such as Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria, also rank significantly higher on the global scale.
The Global Firepower Index is an annual ranking that provides a comparative analysis of nations’ military strength based on a wide range of factors, including manpower, equipment, and financial resources.