Navy comparison: Algeria vs France
Algeria operates a fleet of 104 ships compared to 138 for France. Of these, 104 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 8 vs 12 frigates, 11 vs 0 corvettes, 3 vs 3 amphibious ships, 65 vs 26 patrol boats, 3 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Algeria vs France). Algeria's navy is officially the Algerian National Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Algerian National Navy 🇩🇿
| Official Name | Algerian National Navy |
| Total ships | 104 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 104 as of 2025 |
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French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Algerian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 11 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 65 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 8 | |
French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Algeria or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Algeria's 104 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Algeria or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Algeria's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Algeria or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Algeria's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Algeria or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Algeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Algeria or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Algeria's 8.