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Navy comparison: Flag of Kenya Kenya vs Flag of Nigeria Nigeria

Nigeria's 133 warships outnumber Kenya's 22 (6.0:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 25 and 154.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Kenya KenyaWorld #72 3.9
SEAS Index / 100

Nigeria leads on 4 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Nigeria NigeriaWorld #62 5.3
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 4 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 91
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 18 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 35
  • 3 Support shipsnot scored 13
Kenya Nigeria 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
Kenya Nigeria Ratio
Official name Kenya Navy Nigerian Navy
Total ships 25 154 🇳🇬 6.2×
Active ships 25 146 🇳🇬 5.8×
On order / planned 0 6 🇳🇬
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Amphibious ships 0 1 🇳🇬
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Corvettes 0 2 🇳🇬
Patrol boats 4 91 🇳🇬 23×
Mine warfare 0 2 🇳🇬
Coastal boats 18 35 🇳🇬 1.9×
Auxiliaries 3 13 🇳🇬 4.3×
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Kenya or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 133 warships in service compared to Kenya's 22.
How do the Kenya and Nigeria navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 6.0 times larger than Kenya's in terms of total ships (133 vs 22).