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Navy comparison: Flag of Brazil Brazil vs Flag of Peru Peru

Brazil operates 48 warships compared to 41 for Peru. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 71 and 78.

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 Peru PeruWorld #39 12.2
  • 5 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 5
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 7
  • 1 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 3
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 28 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 18
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 6
  • 11 Support shipsnot scored 27
  • 12 Other shipsnot scored 10
Brazil Peru 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 Peru Ratio
Official name Brazilian Navy Peruvian Navy
Total ships 71 78 🇵🇪 1.1×
Active ships 71 78 🇵🇪 1.1×
On order / planned 9 6 🇧🇷 1.5×
Submarines 5 5 —
Principal surface combatants 7 7 —
Amphibious ships 3 3 —
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Corvettes 1 2 🇵🇪 2.0×
Patrol boats 28 18 🇧🇷 1.6×
Mine warfare 4 0 🇧🇷
Coastal boats 0 6 🇵🇪
Auxiliaries 23 37 🇵🇪 1.6×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇷 BrazilRiachuelo-class ×3Niterói-class ×5Barroso-class ×1
🇵🇪 PeruType 209-class ×5Lupo-class ×7Pohang-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or Peru?
Brazil has a larger navy with 48 warships in service compared to Peru's 41.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Peru?
Brazil and Peru both operate 5 submarines.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Peru?
Brazil and Peru both operate 7 frigates.