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Navy comparison: Flag of Brazil Brazil vs Flag of Colombia Colombia

Colombia's 254 warships outnumber Brazil's 48 (5.3:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 71 and 270.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Brazil BrazilWorld #23 18.2
SEAS Index / 100

Brazil leads on 6 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Colombia ColombiaWorld #43 10.4
  • 5 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 4
  • 1 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 28 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 241
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 3
  • 11 Support shipsnot scored 7
  • 12 Other shipsnot scored 9
Brazil Colombia 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
Brazil Colombia Ratio
Official name Brazilian Navy Colombian National Navy
Total ships 71 270 🇨🇴 3.8×
Active ships 71 270 🇨🇴 3.8×
On order / planned 9 5 🇧🇷 1.8×
Submarines 5 4 🇧🇷 1.2×
Principal surface combatants 7 4 🇧🇷 1.8×
Amphibious ships 3 0 🇧🇷
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Corvettes 1 2 🇨🇴 2.0×
Patrol boats 28 241 🇨🇴 8.6×
Mine warfare 4 0 🇧🇷
Coastal boats 0 3 🇨🇴
Auxiliaries 23 16 🇧🇷 1.4×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇷 BrazilRiachuelo-class ×3Niterói-class ×5Barroso-class ×1
🇨🇴 ColombiaType 206-class ×2Almirante Padilla-class ×4Donghae-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or Colombia?
Colombia has a larger navy with 254 warships in service compared to Brazil's 48.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Colombia?
Brazil operates more submarines with 5 compared to Colombia's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Colombia?
Brazil operates 7 frigates compared to Colombia's 4.
How do the Brazil and Colombia navies compare in size?
Colombia's navy is 5.3 times larger than Brazil's in terms of total ships (254 vs 48).