Navy comparison: Eritrea vs Portugal
Eritrea operates a fleet of 23 ships compared to 36 for Portugal. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 2 submarines, 0 vs 5 frigates, 5 vs 2 corvettes, 5 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 19 patrol boats (Eritrea vs Portugal). Eritrea's navy is officially the Eritrean Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.
Eritrean Navy 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Navy |
| Total ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 23 as of 2025 |
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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 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 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Eritrea or Portugal?
Portugal has a larger navy with 36 ships compared to Eritrea's 23 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Eritrea or Portugal?
Portugal operates more submarines with 2 compared to Eritrea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Eritrea or Portugal?
Portugal operates 5 frigates compared to Eritrea's 0.
How do the Eritrea and Portugal navies compare in size?
Portugal's navy is 1.6 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total ships (36 vs 23).