Navy comparison: Spain vs Nigeria
Spain operates a fleet of 78 ships compared to 155 for Nigeria. Of these, 78 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 2 vs 1 amphibious ships, 24 vs 104 patrol boats, 0 vs 35 coastal boats, 6 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Spain vs Nigeria). Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 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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Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Nigeria?
Spain operates more submarines with 3 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or Nigeria?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Nigeria?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.
How do the Spain and Nigeria navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 2.0 times larger than Spain's in terms of total ships (155 vs 78).