Navy comparison: Eritrea vs Tunisia

Tunisia's 56 warships outnumber Eritrea's 18 (3.1:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 23 and 65.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →

EritreaWorld #70 4.1

SEAS Index / 100

Tunisia leads on 2 of 2 categories

TunisiaWorld #53 7.4

13 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 45
5 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 11
0 Support shipsnot scored 6
5 Other shipsnot scored 3

Eritrea Tunisia 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 · Tunisia as of 2026

	Eritrea	Tunisia	Ratio
Official name	Eritrean Navy	Tunisian National Navy
Total ships	23	65	🇹🇳 2.8×
Active ships	23	65	🇹🇳 2.8×
Submarines	0	0	—
Principal surface combatants	0	0	—

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Patrol boats	13	45	🇹🇳 3.5×
Coastal boats	5	11	🇹🇳 2.2×
Auxiliaries	5	9	🇹🇳 1.8×

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Eritrea or Tunisia?

Tunisia has a larger navy with 56 warships in service compared to Eritrea's 18.

How do the Eritrea and Tunisia navies compare in size?

Tunisia's navy is 3.1 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total ships (56 vs 18).