Navy comparison: Eritrea vs Nigeria
Overview
Nigeria's 155-ship navy outnumbers Eritrea's 23 vessels (6.7x advantage). Of these, 23 and 143 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 1 frigates, 5 vs 2 corvettes, 5 vs 1 amphibious ships, 13 vs 104 patrol boats, 0 vs 35 coastal boats, 0 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Eritrea vs Nigeria).
Eritrea's navy is officially the Eritrean Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Eritrean Navy 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Navy |
| Total ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 23 as of 2025 |
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Nigerian Navy 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 143 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Nigerian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 35 | |
| Patrol boats | 104 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Eritrea or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 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 6.7 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total ships (155 vs 23).