Navy comparison: Eritrea vs Malaysia
Malaysia's 109-ship navy outnumbers Eritrea's 23 vessels (4.7x advantage). Of these, 23 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 2 submarines, 0 vs 7 frigates, 5 vs 7 corvettes, 5 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Eritrea vs Malaysia). Eritrea's navy is officially the Eritrean Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Eritrean Navy 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Navy |
| Total ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 23 as of 2025 |
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Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Eritrea or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Eritrea's 23 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Eritrea or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates more submarines with 2 compared to Eritrea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Eritrea or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates 7 frigates compared to Eritrea's 0.
How do the Eritrea and Malaysia navies compare in size?
Malaysia's navy is 4.7 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total ships (109 vs 23).