Navy comparison: Australia vs Nigeria
Nigeria's 155-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (3.8x advantage). Of these, 41 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 3 vs 1 amphibious ships, 13 vs 104 patrol boats, 0 vs 35 coastal boats, 4 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Nigeria). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2025 |
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Nigerian Navy 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 143 as of 2025 |
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Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Nigerian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 35 | |
| Patrol boats | 104 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Nigeria?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Nigeria?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Nigeria?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.
How do the Australia and Nigeria navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 3.8 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (155 vs 41).