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Navy comparison: Flag of Egypt Egypt vs Flag of Nigeria Nigeria

Egypt's 275 warships outnumber Nigeria's 133 (2.1:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 319 and 154.

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

Egypt leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Nigeria NigeriaWorld #62 5.3
  • 8 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 13 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 7 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 12 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 203 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 91
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 30 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 35
  • 21 Support shipsnot scored 13
  • 21 Other shipsnot scored 0
Egypt Nigeria 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 Nigeria Ratio
Official name Egyptian Navy Nigerian Navy
Total ships 319 154 🇪🇬 2.1×
Active ships 317 146 🇪🇬 2.2×
On order / planned 10 6 🇪🇬 1.7×
Submarines 8 0 🇪🇬
Principal surface combatants 13 0 🇪🇬
Amphibious ships 2 1 🇪🇬 2.0×
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Corvettes 7 2 🇪🇬 3.5×
Patrol boats 203 91 🇪🇬 2.2×
Mine warfare 12 2 🇪🇬 6.0×
Coastal boats 30 35 🇳🇬 1.2×
Auxiliaries 42 13 🇪🇬 3.2×
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 Nigeria?
Egypt has a larger navy with 275 warships in service compared to Nigeria's 133.
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 0.
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 (275 vs 133).