Navy comparison: Iran vs Nigeria
Iran operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 155 for Nigeria. Of these, 97 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 1 frigates, 9 vs 2 corvettes, 24 vs 1 amphibious ships, 21 vs 104 patrol boats, 0 vs 35 coastal boats, 1 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Nigeria). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 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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Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
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, Iran or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Nigeria?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Nigeria?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Nigeria?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.
How do the Iran and Nigeria navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 1.6 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (155 vs 97).