Navy comparison: Malaysia vs Nigeria
Malaysia operates a fleet of 109 ships compared to 155 for Nigeria. Of these, 97 and 143 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 0 submarines, 7 vs 1 frigates, 7 vs 2 corvettes, 0 vs 1 amphibious ships, 10 vs 104 patrol boats, 62 vs 35 coastal boats, 4 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Malaysia vs Nigeria). Malaysia's navy is officially the Royal Malaysian Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian Navy.
Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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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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Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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, Malaysia or Nigeria?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Malaysia's 109 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Malaysia or Nigeria?
Malaysia operates more submarines with 2 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Malaysia or Nigeria?
Malaysia operates 7 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.