Navy comparison: Nigeria vs Singapore
Nigeria's 155-ship navy outnumbers Singapore's 57 vessels (2.7x advantage). Of these, 143 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 6 frigates, 2 vs 12 corvettes, 1 vs 4 amphibious ships, 104 vs 8 patrol boats, 35 vs 8 coastal boats, 2 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Nigeria vs Singapore). Nigeria's navy is officially the Nigerian Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore Navy.
Nigerian Navy 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 143 as of 2025 |
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Republic of Singapore Navy 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Total ships | 57 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 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 | |
Singaporean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 8 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Nigeria or Singapore?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Nigeria or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 9 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Nigeria or Singapore?
Singapore operates 6 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.
How do the Nigeria and Singapore navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 2.7 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (155 vs 57).