Navy comparison: Nigeria vs Yemen
Nigeria's 155-ship navy outnumbers Yemen's 31 vessels (5.0x advantage). Of these, 143 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 1 vs 0 frigates, 2 vs 1 corvettes, 1 vs 4 amphibious ships, 104 vs 12 patrol boats, 35 vs 8 coastal boats, 2 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Nigeria vs Yemen). Nigeria's navy is officially the Nigerian Navy, while Yemen's is the Yemeni Navy.
Nigerian Navy 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 143 as of 2025 |
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Yemeni Navy 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Navy |
| Total ships | 31 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 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 | |
Yemeni ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 12 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Nigeria or Yemen?
Nigeria has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Yemen's 31 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Nigeria or Yemen?
Nigeria operates 1 frigates compared to Yemen's 0.
How do the Nigeria and Yemen navies compare in size?
Nigeria's navy is 5.0 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (155 vs 31).