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Navy comparison: Flag of Algeria Algeria vs Flag of South Africa South Africa

Algeria's 93 warships outnumber South Africa's 45 (2.1:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 101 and 52.

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

Algeria leads on 6 of 7 categories

Flag of South Africa South AfricaWorld #34 13.7
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 3
  • 8 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 4
  • 8 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 57 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 36
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 7
  • 8 Other shipsnot scored 0
Algeria South Africa 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 South Africa Ratio
Official name Algerian National Navy South African Navy
Total ships 101 52 🇩🇿 1.9×
Active ships 101 52 🇩🇿 1.9×
On order / planned 0 1 🇿🇦
Submarines 6 3 🇩🇿 2.0×
Principal surface combatants 8 4 🇩🇿 2.0×
Amphibious ships 3 0 🇩🇿
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Corvettes 8 0 🇩🇿
Patrol boats 57 36 🇩🇿 1.6×
Mine warfare 3 2 🇩🇿 1.5×
Coastal boats 8 0 🇩🇿
Auxiliaries 8 7 🇩🇿 1.1×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇿 AlgeriaImproved Kilo-class ×4Adhafer-class ×3Djebel Chenoua-class ×4
🇿🇦 South AfricaHeroine-class ×3Valour-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Algeria or South Africa?
Algeria has a larger navy with 93 warships in service compared to South Africa's 45.
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 (93 vs 45).