Navy comparison: Nigeria vs Vietnam
Nigeria operates a fleet of 155 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 143 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 9 frigates, 2 vs 16 corvettes, 1 vs 21 amphibious ships, 104 vs 32 patrol boats, 35 vs 0 coastal boats, 2 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Nigeria vs Vietnam). Nigeria's navy is officially the Nigerian Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Nigerian Navy 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 143 as of 2025 |
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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Nigeria or Vietnam?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Nigeria or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Nigeria or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.