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Navy comparison: Flag of Algeria Algeria vs Flag of Morocco Morocco

Algeria operates a fleet of 101 ships compared to 138 for Morocco. Of these, 101 and 137 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Algeria AlgeriaWorld #21 18.4
SEAS Index / 100

Algeria leads on 7 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Morocco MoroccoWorld #42 11.3
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 8 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 6
  • 8 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 1
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 3
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 57 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 121
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 4
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 8 Other shipsnot scored 1
Algeria Morocco 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
Algeria Morocco Ratio
Official name Algerian National Navy Royal Moroccan Navy
Total ships 101 138 🇲🇦 1.4×
Active ships 101 137 🇲🇦 1.4×
Submarines 6 0 🇩🇿
Principal surface combatants 8 6 🇩🇿 1.3×
Amphibious ships 3 3 —
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Corvettes 8 1 🇩🇿 8.0×
Patrol boats 57 121 🇲🇦 2.1×
Mine warfare 3 0 🇩🇿
Coastal boats 8 0 🇩🇿
Auxiliaries 8 6 🇩🇿 1.3×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇿 AlgeriaImproved Kilo-class ×4Adhafer-class ×3Djebel Chenoua-class ×4
🇲🇦 MoroccoSigma-class ×3Descubierta-class ×1BATRAL-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Algeria or Morocco?
Morocco has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Algeria's 101 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Algeria or Morocco?
Algeria operates more submarines with 6 compared to Morocco's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Algeria or Morocco?
Algeria operates 8 frigates compared to Morocco's 6.