Navy comparison: India vs Nigeria
India operates a fleet of 291 ships compared to 155 for Nigeria. Of these, 291 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 0 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 1 frigates, 19 vs 2 corvettes, 16 vs 1 amphibious ships, 136 vs 104 patrol boats, 0 vs 35 coastal boats, 0 vs 2 mine warfare ships (India vs Nigeria). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 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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Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 19 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, India or Nigeria?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Nigeria's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Nigeria?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Nigeria?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Nigeria?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Nigeria?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.
How do the India and Nigeria navies compare in size?
India's navy is 1.9 times larger than Nigeria's in terms of total ships (291 vs 155).