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

Tunisia operates 56 warships compared to 45 for South Africa. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 65 and 52.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Tunisia TunisiaWorld #53 7.4
SEAS Index / 100

South Africa leads on 3 of 5 categories

Flag of South Africa South AfricaWorld #34 13.7
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 3
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 4
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 45 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 36
  • 11 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 6 Support shipsnot scored 7
  • 3 Other shipsnot scored 0
Tunisia South Africa Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · 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 65 52 🇹🇳 1.2×
Active ships 65 52 🇹🇳 1.2×
On order / planned 0 1 🇿🇦
Submarines 0 3 🇿🇦
Principal surface combatants 0 4 🇿🇦
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Patrol boats 45 36 🇹🇳 1.2×
Mine warfare 0 2 🇿🇦
Coastal boats 11 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 56 warships in service compared to South Africa's 45.
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.