Navy comparison: Indonesia vs Nigeria
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers Nigeria's 155 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 326 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 0 submarines, 9 vs 1 frigates, 46 vs 2 corvettes, 36 vs 1 amphibious ships, 187 vs 104 patrol boats, 0 vs 35 coastal boats, 13 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Indonesia vs Nigeria). Indonesia's navy is officially the Indonesian Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 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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Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 46 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 36 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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, Indonesia or Nigeria?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to Nigeria's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or Nigeria?
Indonesia operates more submarines with 4 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or Nigeria?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.
How do the Indonesia and Nigeria navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 2.1 times larger than Nigeria's in terms of total ships (333 vs 155).