Navy comparison: 
Eritrea vs 
New Zealand
Eritrea's 23-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (2.9:1 advantage). Of these, 23 and 5 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
EritreaWorld #72
4.1
SEAS Index / 100
New Zealand leads on 2 of 4 categories
New ZealandWorld #61
6.7
Eritrea
New Zealand
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures Eritrea as of 2025 · New Zealand as of 2026
| Eritrea | New Zealand | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Eritrean Navy | Royal New Zealand Navy | |
| Total ships | 23 | 8 | 🇪🇷 2.9× |
| Active ships | 23 | 5 | 🇪🇷 4.6× |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇿 |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 1 | 🇳🇿 |
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| Patrol boats | 13 | 1 | 🇪🇷 13× |
| Coastal boats | 5 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Auxiliaries | 5 | 1 | 🇪🇷 5.0× |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇳🇿 New ZealandAnzac-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Eritrea or New Zealand?
Eritrea has a larger navy with 23 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Eritrea or New Zealand?
New Zealand operates 2 frigates compared to Eritrea's 0.
How do the Eritrea and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Eritrea's navy is 2.9 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (23 vs 8).