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Navy comparison: Flag of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan vs Flag of Iraq Iraq

Iraq's 59 warships outnumber Azerbaijan's 20 (3.0:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 26 and 62.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Azerbaijan AzerbaijanWorld #81 2.0
SEAS Index / 100

Iraq leads on 3 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Iraq IraqWorld #75 3.7
  • 1 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 1
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 38
  • 7 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 20
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 4 Other shipsnot scored 0
Azerbaijan Iraq 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
Azerbaijan Iraq Ratio
Official name Azerbaijani Navy Iraqi Navy
Total ships 26 62 🇮🇶 2.4×
Active ships 26 62 🇮🇶 2.4×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 1 0 🇦🇿
Amphibious ships 2 0 🇦🇿
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Corvettes 0 1 🇮🇶
Patrol boats 6 38 🇮🇶 6.3×
Mine warfare 4 0 🇦🇿
Coastal boats 7 20 🇮🇶 2.9×
Auxiliaries 6 3 🇦🇿 2.0×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇿 AzerbaijanPetya-class ×1Polnocny-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Azerbaijan or Iraq?
Iraq has a larger navy with 59 warships in service compared to Azerbaijan's 20.
Which navy has more frigates, Azerbaijan or Iraq?
Azerbaijan operates 1 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Azerbaijan and Iraq navies compare in size?
Iraq's navy is 3.0 times larger than Azerbaijan's in terms of total ships (59 vs 20).