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Navy comparison: Flag of Italy Italy vs Flag of Tunisia Tunisia

Italy operates 54 warships compared to 56 for Tunisia. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 313 and 65.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Italy ItalyWorld #9 28.7
SEAS Index / 100

Italy leads on 6 of 8 categories

Flag of Tunisia TunisiaWorld #53 7.5
  • 1 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 2 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 8 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 10 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 4 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 10 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 19 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 45
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 11
  • 107 Support shipsnot scored 6
  • 151 Other shipsnot scored 3
Italy Tunisia Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Italy Tunisia Ratio
Official name Italian Navy Tunisian National Navy
Total ships 313 65 🇮🇹 4.8×
Active ships 312 65 🇮🇹 4.8×
On order / planned 28 0 🇮🇹
Submarines 8 0 🇮🇹
Principal surface combatants 12 0 🇮🇹
Aircraft carriers 1 0 🇮🇹
Amphibious ships 4 0 🇮🇹
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Patrol boats 19 45 🇹🇳 2.4×
Mine warfare 10 0 🇮🇹
Coastal boats 0 11 🇹🇳
Auxiliaries 258 9 🇮🇹 29×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇹 ItalyCavour-class ×1Nazario Sauro-class ×4Horizon-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Italy or Tunisia?
Tunisia has a larger navy with 56 warships in service compared to Italy's 54.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or Tunisia?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Tunisia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or Tunisia?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Tunisia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or Tunisia?
Italy operates 2 destroyers compared to Tunisia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or Tunisia?
Italy operates 10 frigates compared to Tunisia's 0.