Which country has the most Total Aircraft?
Complete ranking of countries by total military aircraft inventory. See which nations possess the largest air fleets.
Countries with Most Total Aircraft - Top 10
Explore the world's leading nations in this military category. These countries represent the highest rankings based on verified military data and capabilities.
United States
Russia
China
India
South Korea
Japan
Pakistan
Egypt
Turkiye
France
🗺️ World Distribution Map
Visualize the global distribution across continents. The interactive map uses color intensity to represent the data - from light colors (lower values) to dark colors (higher values). Hover over any country to see detailed statistics.
Darker colors indicate higher values. Hover over countries for details.
Complete Global Ranking
Browse the comprehensive ranking of all 61 countries. The table displays national flags, country names, and exact values, sorted from highest to lowest.
| Rank | Flag | Country | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
United States
|
13,300
aircraft
|
| 2 |
|
Russia
|
4,182
aircraft
|
| 3 |
|
China
|
3,166
aircraft
|
| 4 |
|
India
|
2,210
aircraft
|
| 5 |
|
South Korea
|
1,602
aircraft
|
| 6 |
|
Japan
|
1,451
aircraft
|
| 7 |
|
Pakistan
|
1,413
aircraft
|
| 8 |
|
Egypt
|
1,069
aircraft
|
| 9 |
|
Turkiye
|
1,065
aircraft
|
| 10 |
|
France
|
1,004
aircraft
|
| 11 |
|
North Korea
|
947
aircraft
|
| 12 |
|
Italy
|
850
aircraft
|
| 13 |
|
Taiwan
|
737
aircraft
|
| 14 |
|
Brazil
|
665
aircraft
|
| 15 |
|
United Kingdom
|
663
aircraft
|
| 16 |
|
Greece
|
635
aircraft
|
| 17 |
|
Germany
|
601
aircraft
|
| 18 |
|
Israel
|
601
aircraft
|
| 19 |
|
Algeria
|
547
aircraft
|
| 20 |
|
Iran
|
541
aircraft
|
| 21 |
|
Spain
|
517
aircraft
|
| 22 |
|
Thailand
|
488
aircraft
|
| 23 |
|
Mexico
|
468
aircraft
|
| 24 |
|
Indonesia
|
466
aircraft
|
| 25 |
|
Colombia
|
465
aircraft
|
| 26 |
|
Canada
|
376
aircraft
|
| 27 |
|
Australia
|
353
aircraft
|
| 28 |
|
Ukraine
|
312
aircraft
|
| 29 |
|
Chile
|
289
aircraft
|
| 30 |
|
Morocco
|
250
aircraft
|
| 31 |
|
Venezuela
|
250
aircraft
|
| 32 |
|
Singapore
|
248
aircraft
|
| 33 |
|
Peru
|
246
aircraft
|
| 34 |
|
South Africa
|
226
aircraft
|
| 35 |
|
Vietnam
|
223
aircraft
|
| 36 |
|
Qatar
|
198
aircraft
|
| 37 |
|
Sudan
|
191
aircraft
|
| 38 |
|
Philippines
|
188
aircraft
|
| 39 |
|
Finland
|
166
aircraft
|
| 40 |
|
Azerbaijan
|
148
aircraft
|
| 41 |
|
Malaysia
|
147
aircraft
|
| 42 |
|
Romania
|
146
aircraft
|
| 43 |
|
Netherlands
|
136
aircraft
|
| 44 |
|
Oman
|
128
aircraft
|
| 45 |
|
Ecuador
|
118
aircraft
|
| 46 |
|
Denmark
|
115
aircraft
|
| 47 |
|
Kuwait
|
114
aircraft
|
| 48 |
|
Belgium
|
106
aircraft
|
| 49 |
|
Portugal
|
104
aircraft
|
| 50 |
|
Sri Lanka
|
86
aircraft
|
| 51 |
|
Croatia
|
80
aircraft
|
| 52 |
|
Cuba
|
80
aircraft
|
| 53 |
|
Bulgaria
|
66
aircraft
|
| 54 |
|
Bolivia
|
64
aircraft
|
| 55 |
|
El Salvador
|
46
aircraft
|
| 56 |
|
New Zealand
|
45
aircraft
|
| 57 |
|
Honduras
|
43
aircraft
|
| 58 |
|
Paraguay
|
39
aircraft
|
| 59 |
|
Guatemala
|
34
aircraft
|
| 60 |
|
Eritrea
|
33
aircraft
|
| 61 |
|
Mauritania
|
23
aircraft
|
Understanding Global Countries with Most Total Aircraft
This comprehensive ranking presents 61 countries ranked by their countries with most total aircraft as of 2025. The data reveals significant variations in military capabilities across nations, reflecting different defense strategies, geopolitical positions, and national security priorities.
United States leads the global ranking with 13,000 aircraft, demonstrating its position as a major military power. The top three nations—United States, Russia, and China—collectively represent a substantial portion of global military strength in this category.
The average across all 61 countries stands at approximately 739 aircraft, though this figure varies dramatically between regions and nations. Factors influencing these numbers include population size, economic capacity, geographic location, historical conflicts, and current security threats.
Our interactive ranking table allows you to search and compare any country's position in this military category. The color-coded world map provides a visual representation of global distribution, making it easy to identify regional patterns and military concentrations. This data is essential for understanding international defense dynamics and geopolitical balance of power.