Navy comparison: 
Algeria vs 
South Africa
Algeria's 101-ship navy outnumbers South Africa's 49 vessels (2.1:1 advantage).
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
AlgeriaWorld #19
27.9
SEAS Index / 100
Algeria leads on 6 of 6 categories
South AfricaWorld #42
17.8
Algeria
South Africa
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 | South Africa | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Algerian National Navy | South African Navy | |
| Total ships | 101 | 49 | 🇩🇿 2.1× |
| Active ships | 101 | 49 | 🇩🇿 2.1× |
| 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 | 65 | 33 | 🇩🇿 2.0× |
| Mine warfare | 3 | 2 | 🇩🇿 1.5× |
| Auxiliaries | 8 | 7 | 🇩🇿 1.1× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Algeria or South Africa?
Algeria has a larger navy with 101 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 (101 vs 49).