Navy comparison: 
Eritrea vs 
Libya
Eritrea's 23-ship navy outnumbers Libya's 4 vessels (5.8:1 advantage).
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Eritrea
Libya
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures Eritrea as of 2025 · Libya as of 2026
| Eritrea | Libya | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Eritrean Navy | Libyan Navy | |
| Total ships | 23 | 4 | 🇪🇷 5.8× |
| Active ships | 23 | 4 | 🇪🇷 5.8× |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 1 | 🇱🇾 |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 2 | 🇱🇾 |
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| Patrol boats | 13 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Coastal boats | 5 | 1 | 🇪🇷 5.0× |
| Auxiliaries | 5 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Eritrea or Libya?
Eritrea has a larger navy with 23 ships compared to Libya's 4 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Eritrea or Libya?
Libya operates 1 frigates compared to Eritrea's 0.
How do the Eritrea and Libya navies compare in size?
Eritrea's navy is 5.8 times larger than Libya's in terms of total ships (23 vs 4).