Navy comparison: 
Eritrea vs 
Nigeria
Nigeria's 160-ship navy outnumbers Eritrea's 23 vessels (7.0:1 advantage). Of these, 23 and 147 are in active service respectively.
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Eritrea
Nigeria
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 · Nigeria as of 2026
| Eritrea | Nigeria | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Eritrean Navy | Nigerian Navy | |
| Total ships | 23 | 160 | 🇳🇬 7.0× |
| Active ships | 23 | 147 | 🇳🇬 6.4× |
| On order / planned | 0 | 6 | 🇳🇬 |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 0 | — |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 1 | 🇳🇬 |
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| Corvettes | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇬 |
| Patrol boats | 13 | 94 | 🇳🇬 7.2× |
| Mine warfare | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇬 |
| Coastal boats | 5 | 33 | 🇳🇬 6.6× |
| Auxiliaries | 5 | 13 | 🇳🇬 2.6× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Eritrea or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 160 ships compared to Eritrea's 23 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Eritrea or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates 1 frigates compared to Eritrea's 0.
How do the Eritrea and Nigeria navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 7.0 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total ships (160 vs 23).