Navy comparison: Japan vs Nigeria
Japan operates a fleet of 154 ships compared to 155 for Nigeria. Of these, 154 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 25 vs 0 submarines, 46 vs 0 destroyers, 4 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 16 vs 1 amphibious ships, 6 vs 104 patrol boats, 0 vs 35 coastal boats, 22 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Japan vs Nigeria). Japan's navy is officially the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 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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Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
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, Japan or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Nigeria?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Nigeria?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Nigeria?
Japan operates 4 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.