Navy comparison: Bangladesh vs Nigeria
Bangladesh operates a fleet of 91 ships compared to 155 for Nigeria. Of these, 89 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 0 submarines, 7 vs 1 frigates, 6 vs 2 corvettes, 18 vs 1 amphibious ships, 20 vs 104 patrol boats, 12 vs 35 coastal boats, 5 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Bangladesh vs Nigeria). Bangladesh's navy is officially the Bangladesh Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Bangladesh Navy 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Navy |
| Total ships | 91 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 89 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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Bangladeshi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 20 | |
| Amphibious ships | 18 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, Bangladesh or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Bangladesh's 91 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Nigeria?
Bangladesh operates more submarines with 2 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Nigeria?
Bangladesh operates 7 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.
How do the Bangladesh and Nigeria navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 1.7 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (155 vs 91).