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Navy comparison: Flag of Algeria Algeria vs Flag of Nigeria Nigeria

Algeria operates 93 warships compared to 133 for Nigeria. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 101 and 154.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Algeria AlgeriaWorld #21 19.9
SEAS Index / 100

Algeria leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Nigeria NigeriaWorld #62 5.3
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 8 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 8 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 57 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 91
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 35
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 13
  • 8 Other shipsnot scored 0
Algeria 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
Algeria Nigeria Ratio
Official name Algerian National Navy Nigerian Navy
Total ships 101 154 🇳🇬 1.5×
Active ships 101 146 🇳🇬 1.4×
On order / planned 0 6 🇳🇬
Submarines 6 0 🇩🇿
Principal surface combatants 8 0 🇩🇿
Amphibious ships 3 1 🇩🇿 3.0×
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Corvettes 8 2 🇩🇿 4.0×
Patrol boats 57 91 🇳🇬 1.6×
Mine warfare 3 2 🇩🇿 1.5×
Coastal boats 8 35 🇳🇬 4.4×
Auxiliaries 8 13 🇳🇬 1.6×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇿 AlgeriaImproved Kilo-class ×4Adhafer-class ×3Djebel Chenoua-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Algeria or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 133 warships in service compared to Algeria's 93.
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 0.