Navy comparison: Egypt vs Nigeria
Egypt's 320-ship navy outnumbers Nigeria's 155 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 318 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 0 submarines, 13 vs 1 frigates, 7 vs 2 corvettes, 17 vs 1 amphibious ships, 235 vs 104 patrol boats, 0 vs 35 coastal boats, 12 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Egypt vs Nigeria). Egypt's navy is officially the Egyptian Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Egyptian Navy 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Navy |
| Total ships | 320 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 318 as of 2025 |
Nigerian Navy 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 143 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 | |
Nigerian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 35 | |
| Patrol boats | 104 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Egypt or Nigeria?
Egypt has a larger navy with 320 ships compared to Nigeria's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or Nigeria?
Egypt operates more submarines with 8 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Egypt or Nigeria?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.
How do the Egypt and Nigeria navies compare in size?
Egypt's navy is 2.1 times larger than Nigeria's in terms of total ships (320 vs 155).