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Navy comparison: Flag of Egypt Egypt vs Flag of Kenya Kenya

Egypt's 275 warships outnumber Kenya's 22 (12:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 319 and 25.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Egypt EgyptWorld #16 21.0
SEAS Index / 100

Egypt leads on 6 of 7 categories

Flag of Kenya KenyaWorld #72 3.9
  • 8 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 13 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 7 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 12 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 203 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 4
  • 30 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 18
  • 21 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 21 Other shipsnot scored 0
Egypt Kenya 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
Egypt Kenya Ratio
Official name Egyptian Navy Kenya Navy
Total ships 319 25 🇪🇬 13×
Active ships 317 25 🇪🇬 13×
On order / planned 10 0 🇪🇬
Submarines 8 0 🇪🇬
Principal surface combatants 13 0 🇪🇬
Amphibious ships 2 0 🇪🇬
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Corvettes 7 0 🇪🇬
Patrol boats 203 4 🇪🇬 51×
Mine warfare 12 0 🇪🇬
Coastal boats 30 18 🇪🇬 1.7×
Auxiliaries 42 3 🇪🇬 14×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇪🇬 EgyptRomeo-class ×4Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×4Gowind 2500-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Egypt or Kenya?
Egypt has a larger navy with 275 warships in service compared to Kenya's 22.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or Kenya?
Egypt operates more submarines with 8 compared to Kenya's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Egypt or Kenya?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to Kenya's 0.
How do the Egypt and Kenya navies compare in size?
Egypt's navy is 12.5 times larger than Kenya's in terms of total ships (275 vs 22).