Navy comparison: Algeria vs Nigeria
Algeria operates a fleet of 104 ships compared to 155 for Nigeria. Of these, 104 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 8 vs 1 frigates, 11 vs 2 corvettes, 3 vs 1 amphibious ships, 65 vs 104 patrol boats, 0 vs 35 coastal boats, 3 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Algeria vs Nigeria). Algeria's navy is officially the Algerian National Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian 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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Nigerian Navy 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 143 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 | |
Nigerian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 35 | |
| Patrol boats | 104 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Algeria or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Algeria's 104 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Algeria or Nigeria?
Algeria operates more submarines with 6 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Algeria or Nigeria?
Algeria operates 8 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.