Navy comparison: Eritrea vs Ethiopia
Overview
Eritrea operates a fleet of 23 ships; Ethiopia has no recorded naval inventory.
The fleet breakdown includes 5 vs 0 corvettes, 5 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 0 patrol boats (Eritrea vs Ethiopia).
Eritrea's navy is officially the Eritrean Navy.
Eritrean Navy 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Navy |
| Total ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Ethiopian Navy 🇪🇹
| Official Name | Ethiopian Navy |
| Total ships | 0 |
| Active ships | 0 |
| Naval Ensign |
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 | |
Ethiopian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Eritrea or Ethiopia?
Eritrea has a larger navy with 23 ships compared to Ethiopia's 0 ships.