Navy comparison: Argentina vs Colombia
Colombia's 237-ship navy outnumbers Argentina's 46 vessels (5.2x advantage). Of these, 43 and 232 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 4 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 0 vs 9 frigates, 6 vs 2 corvettes, 1 vs 0 amphibious ships, 14 vs 219 patrol boats (Argentina vs Colombia). Argentina's navy is officially the Argentine Navy, while Colombia's is the Colombian National Navy.
Argentine Navy 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 43 as of 2025 |
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Colombian National Navy 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian National Navy |
| Total ships | 237 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 232 as of 2025 |
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Argentine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 14 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 18 | |
| Other ships | 1 | |
Colombian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 219 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or Colombia?
Colombia has a larger navy with 237 ships compared to Argentina's 46 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or Colombia?
Colombia operates more submarines with 4 compared to Argentina's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or Colombia?
Argentina operates 3 destroyers compared to Colombia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or Colombia?
Colombia operates 9 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.
How do the Argentina and Colombia navies compare in size?
Colombia's navy is 5.2 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total ships (237 vs 46).