Navy comparison: Nigeria vs El Salvador
Nigeria's 155-ship navy outnumbers El Salvador's 29 vessels (5.3x advantage). Of these, 143 and 26 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 1 vs 0 frigates, 2 vs 0 corvettes, 1 vs 4 amphibious ships, 104 vs 24 patrol boats, 35 vs 0 coastal boats, 2 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Nigeria vs El Salvador). Nigeria's navy is officially the Nigerian Navy, while El Salvador's is the Navy of El Salvador.
Nigerian Navy 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 143 as of 2025 |
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Navy of El Salvador 🇸🇻
| Official Name | Navy of El Salvador |
| Total ships | 29 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 26 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 | |
Salvadorian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Nigeria or El Salvador?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to El Salvador's 29 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Nigeria or El Salvador?
Nigeria operates 1 frigates compared to El Salvador's 0.
How do the Nigeria and El Salvador navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 5.3 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total ships (155 vs 29).