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Navy comparison: Flag of Morocco Morocco vs Flag of South Africa South Africa

Morocco's 100 warships outnumber South Africa's 45 (2.2:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 106 and 52.

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Naval ensign of Morocco MoroccoWorld #42 11.3
SEAS Index / 100

South Africa leads overall, ahead on 3 of 7 categories

Flag of South Africa South AfricaWorld #34 13.7
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 3
  • 6 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 4
  • 1 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 86 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 36
  • 4 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 4 Support shipsnot scored 7
  • 1 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 1 Other shipsnot scored 0
Morocco South Africa 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
Morocco South Africa Ratio
Official name Royal Moroccan Navy South African Navy
Total ships 106 52 🇲🇦 2.0×
Active ships 106 52 🇲🇦 2.0×
On order / planned 0 1 🇿🇦
Submarines 0 3 🇿🇦
Principal surface combatants 6 4 🇲🇦 1.5×
Amphibious ships 3 0 🇲🇦
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Corvettes 1 0 🇲🇦
Patrol boats 86 36 🇲🇦 2.4×
Mine warfare 0 2 🇿🇦
Coastal boats 4 0 🇲🇦
Auxiliaries 6 7 🇿🇦 1.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇲🇦 MoroccoSigma-class ×3Descubierta-class ×1BATRAL-class ×3
🇿🇦 South AfricaHeroine-class ×3Valour-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Morocco or South Africa?
Morocco has a larger navy with 100 warships in service compared to South Africa's 45.
Which navy has more submarines, Morocco or South Africa?
South Africa operates more submarines with 3 compared to Morocco's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Morocco or South Africa?
Morocco operates 6 frigates compared to South Africa's 4.
How do the Morocco and South Africa navies compare in size?
Morocco's navy is 2.2 times larger than South Africa's in terms of total ships (100 vs 45).