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Navy comparison: Flag of Algeria Algeria vs Flag of Libya Libya

Algeria's 93 warships outnumber Libya's 4 (23:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 101 and 4.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Algeria AlgeriaWorld #21 18.5
SEAS Index / 100

Algeria leads on 7 of 7 categories

Flag of Libya LibyaWorld #80 2.8
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 8 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 1
  • 8 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 57 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 1
  • 8 Other shipsnot scored 0
Algeria Libya 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
Algeria Libya Ratio
Official name Algerian National Navy Libyan Navy
Total ships 101 4 🇩🇿 25×
Active ships 101 4 🇩🇿 25×
Submarines 6 0 🇩🇿
Principal surface combatants 8 1 🇩🇿 8.0×
Amphibious ships 3 2 🇩🇿 1.5×
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Corvettes 8 0 🇩🇿
Patrol boats 57 0 🇩🇿
Mine warfare 3 0 🇩🇿
Coastal boats 8 1 🇩🇿 8.0×
Auxiliaries 8 0 🇩🇿
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇿 AlgeriaImproved Kilo-class ×4Adhafer-class ×3Djebel Chenoua-class ×4
🇱🇾 LibyaProject 1159-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Algeria or Libya?
Algeria has a larger navy with 93 warships in service compared to Libya's 4.
Which navy has more submarines, Algeria or Libya?
Algeria operates more submarines with 6 compared to Libya's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Algeria or Libya?
Algeria operates 8 frigates compared to Libya's 1.
How do the Algeria and Libya navies compare in size?
Algeria's navy is 23.2 times larger than Libya's in terms of total ships (93 vs 4).