Navy comparison: Egypt vs Eritrea
Egypt's 320-ship navy outnumbers Eritrea's 23 vessels (14:1 advantage). Of these, 318 and 23 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 0 submarines, 13 vs 0 frigates, 7 vs 5 corvettes, 17 vs 5 amphibious ships, 235 vs 13 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Egypt vs Eritrea). Egypt's navy is officially the Egyptian Navy, while Eritrea's is the Eritrean Navy.
Egyptian Navy 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Navy |
| Total ships | 320 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 318 as of 2025 |
Eritrean Navy 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Navy |
| Total ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 23 as of 2025 |
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Egyptian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 13 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 235 | |
| Amphibious ships | 17 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Eritrean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Egypt or Eritrea?
Egypt has a larger navy with 320 ships compared to Eritrea's 23 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or Eritrea?
Egypt operates more submarines with 8 compared to Eritrea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Egypt or Eritrea?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to Eritrea's 0.
How do the Egypt and Eritrea navies compare in size?
Egypt's navy is 13.9 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total ships (320 vs 23).