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Navy comparison: Flag of Djibouti Djibouti vs Flag of Egypt Egypt

Fleet Profile
Djibouti Egypt
Official name Djiboutian Navy Egyptian Navy
Total ships 29 (2025) 320 (2025)
Active ships 29 318
Naval ensign Ensign of Djibouti navy —
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇩🇯 Djiboutias of 2025
  • Patrol boats 24
  • Cargo ships 2
  • Other ships 3
🇪🇬 Egyptas of 2025
  • Submarines 8
  • Frigates 13
  • Corvettes 7
  • Patrol boats 235
  • Amphibious ships 2
  • Mine Warfare ships 12
  • Support ships 21
  • Other ships 22

Overview

Egypt's 320-ship navy outnumbers Djibouti's 29 vessels (11:1 advantage). Of these, 29 and 318 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 8 submarines, 0 vs 13 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 0 vs 2 amphibious ships, 24 vs 235 patrol boats, 0 vs 12 mine warfare ships (Djibouti vs Egypt).

Djibouti's navy is officially the Djiboutian Navy, while Egypt's is the Egyptian Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Djibouti or Egypt?
Egypt has a larger navy with 320 ships compared to Djibouti's 29 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Djibouti or Egypt?
Egypt operates more submarines with 8 compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Djibouti or Egypt?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to Djibouti's 0.
How do the Djibouti and Egypt navies compare in size?
Egypt's navy is 11.0 times larger than Djibouti's in terms of total ships (320 vs 29).