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Navy comparison: Flag of Algeria Algeria vs Flag of Egypt Egypt

Egypt's 320-ship navy outnumbers Algeria's 101 vessels (3.2:1 advantage). Of these, 101 and 318 are in active service respectively.

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Naval ensign of Algeria AlgeriaWorld #19 27.9
SEAS Index / 100

Egypt leads on 4 of 6 categories

Flag of Egypt EgyptWorld #11 36.7
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 8
  • 8 Frigatesweight ×30 13
  • 8 Corvettesweight ×15 7
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 2
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 12
  • 65 Patrol boatsweight ×2 233
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 21
  • 8 Other shipsnot scored 22
Algeria Egypt Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Algeria Egypt Ratio
Official name Algerian National Navy Egyptian Navy
Total ships 101 320 🇪🇬 3.2×
Active ships 101 318 🇪🇬 3.1×
Submarines 6 8 🇪🇬 1.3×
Principal surface combatants 8 13 🇪🇬 1.6×
Amphibious ships 3 2 🇩🇿 1.5×
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Corvettes 8 7 🇩🇿 1.1×
Patrol boats 65 233 🇪🇬 3.6×
Mine warfare 3 12 🇪🇬 4.0×
Auxiliaries 8 43 🇪🇬 5.4×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇿 AlgeriaImproved Kilo-class ×4Adhafer-class ×3Djebel Chenoua-class ×4
🇪🇬 EgyptRomeo-class ×4Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×4Gowind 2500-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Algeria or Egypt?
Egypt has a larger navy with 320 ships compared to Algeria's 101 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Algeria or Egypt?
Egypt operates more submarines with 8 compared to Algeria's 6.
Which navy has more frigates, Algeria or Egypt?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to Algeria's 8.
How do the Algeria and Egypt navies compare in size?
Egypt's navy is 3.2 times larger than Algeria's in terms of total ships (320 vs 101).