Navy comparison: Chile vs Nigeria
Nigeria's 155-ship navy outnumbers Chile's 73 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 72 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 0 submarines, 8 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 4 vs 1 amphibious ships, 22 vs 104 patrol boats, 19 vs 35 coastal boats, 0 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Chile vs Nigeria). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 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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Chilean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 19 | |
| Patrol boats | 22 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| 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, Chile or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Nigeria?
Chile operates more submarines with 4 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Nigeria?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.
How do the Chile and Nigeria navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 2.1 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (155 vs 73).