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Navy comparison: Flag of Tunisia Tunisia vs Flag of South Africa South Africa

Tunisia operates a fleet of 66 ships compared to 49 for South Africa.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Tunisia TunisiaWorld #59 9.9
SEAS Index / 100

South Africa leads on 3 of 5 categories

Flag of South Africa South AfricaWorld #42 17.8
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 3
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 4
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 2
  • 45 Patrol boatsweight ×2 33
  • 12 Coastal boatsweight ×1 0
  • 6 Support shipsnot scored 7
  • 3 Other shipsnot scored 0
Tunisia South Africa Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Tunisia South Africa Ratio
Official name Tunisian National Navy South African Navy
Total ships 66 49 🇹🇳 1.3×
Active ships 66 49 🇹🇳 1.3×
Submarines 0 3 🇿🇦
Principal surface combatants 0 4 🇿🇦
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Patrol boats 45 33 🇹🇳 1.4×
Mine warfare 0 2 🇿🇦
Coastal boats 12 0 🇹🇳
Auxiliaries 9 7 🇹🇳 1.3×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇿🇦 South AfricaHeroine-class ×3Valour-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Tunisia or South Africa?
Tunisia has a larger navy with 66 ships compared to South Africa's 49 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Tunisia or South Africa?
South Africa operates more submarines with 3 compared to Tunisia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Tunisia or South Africa?
South Africa operates 4 frigates compared to Tunisia's 0.