Navy comparison: Djibouti vs Nigeria

Nigeria's 133 warships outnumber Djibouti's 24 (5.5:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 29 and 154.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →

DjiboutiWorld #65 5.1

SEAS Index / 100

Nigeria leads on 5 of 6 categories

NigeriaWorld #62 5.3

0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
24 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 91
0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 2
0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 35
0 Support shipsnot scored 13
2 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
3 Other shipsnot scored 0

Djibouti Nigeria 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 as of 2026

	Djibouti	Nigeria	Ratio
Official name	Djiboutian Navy	Nigerian Navy
Total ships	29	154	🇳🇬 5.3×
Active ships	29	146	🇳🇬 5.0×
On order / planned	0	6	🇳🇬
Submarines	0	0	—
Principal surface combatants	0	0	—
Amphibious ships	0	1	🇳🇬

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Corvettes	0	2	🇳🇬
Patrol boats	24	91	🇳🇬 3.8×
Mine warfare	0	2	🇳🇬
Coastal boats	0	35	🇳🇬
Auxiliaries	5	13	🇳🇬 2.6×

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Djibouti or Nigeria?

Nigeria has a larger navy with 133 warships in service compared to Djibouti's 24.

How do the Djibouti and Nigeria navies compare in size?

Nigeria's navy is 5.5 times larger than Djibouti's in terms of total ships (133 vs 24).