Navy comparison: Nigeria vs Philippines
Nigeria operates a fleet of 155 ships compared to 134 for Philippines. Of these, 143 and 115 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 2 submarines, 1 vs 7 frigates, 2 vs 7 corvettes, 1 vs 29 amphibious ships, 104 vs 41 patrol boats, 35 vs 24 coastal boats, 2 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Nigeria vs Philippines). Nigeria's navy is officially the Nigerian Navy, while Philippines's is the Philippine Navy.
Nigerian Navy 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 143 as of 2025 |
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Philippine Navy 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 29 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Nigeria or Philippines?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Philippines's 134 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Nigeria or Philippines?
Philippines operates more submarines with 2 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Nigeria or Philippines?
Philippines operates 7 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.