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Navy comparison: Flag of Djibouti Djibouti vs Flag of Eritrea Eritrea

Djibouti operates 24 warships compared to 18 for Eritrea. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 29 and 23.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Djibouti DjiboutiWorld #65 5.1
SEAS Index / 100

Djibouti leads on 1 of 2 categories

Naval ensign of Eritrea EritreaWorld #70 4.1
  • 24 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 13
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 5
  • 2 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 3 Other shipsnot scored 5
Djibouti Eritrea Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures Djibouti as of 2026 · Eritrea as of 2025
Djibouti Eritrea Ratio
Official name Djiboutian Navy Eritrean Navy
Total ships 29 23 🇩🇯 1.3×
Active ships 29 23 🇩🇯 1.3×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
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Patrol boats 24 13 🇩🇯 1.8×
Coastal boats 0 5 🇪🇷
Auxiliaries 5 5 —
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Djibouti or Eritrea?
Djibouti has a larger navy with 24 warships in service compared to Eritrea's 18.