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

Algeria operates a fleet of 101 ships compared to 160 for Nigeria. Of these, 101 and 147 are in active service respectively.

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

Algeria leads on 5 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Nigeria NigeriaWorld #48 16.3
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 0
  • 8 Frigatesweight ×30 0
  • 8 Corvettesweight ×15 2
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 1
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 2
  • 65 Patrol boatsweight ×2 94
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 2
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 33
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 13
  • 8 Other shipsnot scored 0
Algeria Nigeria 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 Nigeria Ratio
Official name Algerian National Navy Nigerian Navy
Total ships 101 160 🇳🇬 1.6×
Active ships 101 147 🇳🇬 1.5×
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 65 94 🇳🇬 1.4×
Mine warfare 3 2 🇩🇿 1.5×
Coastal boats 0 33 🇳🇬
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 160 ships compared to Algeria's 101 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.
How do the Algeria and Nigeria navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 1.6 times larger than Algeria's in terms of total ships (160 vs 101).