Navy comparison: Canada vs Nigeria
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 155 for Nigeria. Of these, 66 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 0 submarines, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 0 vs 1 amphibious ships, 26 vs 104 patrol boats, 12 vs 35 coastal boats, 0 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Nigeria). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 66 as of 2026 |
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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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Canadian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 15 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 42 | |
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, Canada or Nigeria?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Nigeria's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Nigeria?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Nigeria?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Nigeria?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.