Navy comparison: Iraq vs Nigeria
Nigeria's 155-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (2.5x advantage). Of these, 62 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 1 frigates, 1 vs 2 corvettes, 0 vs 1 amphibious ships, 58 vs 104 patrol boats, 0 vs 35 coastal boats, 0 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Iraq vs Nigeria). Iraq's navy is officially the Iraqi Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 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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Iraqi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 58 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| 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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iraq or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Iraq or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates 1 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Iraq and Nigeria navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 2.5 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (155 vs 62).