Navy comparison: Algeria vs South Africa
Algeria's 104-ship navy outnumbers South Africa's 49 vessels (2.1x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 3 submarines, 8 vs 4 frigates, 11 vs 0 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 65 vs 33 patrol boats, 3 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Algeria vs South Africa). Algeria's navy is officially the Algerian National Navy, while South Africa's is the South African 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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South African Navy 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Navy |
| Total ships | 49 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
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 | |
South African ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 33 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Algeria or South Africa?
Algeria has a larger navy with 104 ships compared to South Africa's 49 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Algeria or South Africa?
Algeria operates more submarines with 6 compared to South Africa's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Algeria or South Africa?
Algeria operates 8 frigates compared to South Africa's 4.
How do the Algeria and South Africa navies compare in size?
Algeria's navy is 2.1 times larger than South Africa's in terms of total ships (104 vs 49).