Navy comparison: Brazil vs South Africa
Brazil operates a fleet of 76 ships compared to 49 for South Africa. Of these, 68 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 3 submarines, 12 vs 4 frigates, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 24 vs 33 patrol boats, 5 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs South Africa). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while South Africa's is the South African Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 as of 2025 |
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South African Navy 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Navy |
| Total ships | 49 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
South African ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 33 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or South Africa?
Brazil has a larger navy with 76 ships compared to South Africa's 49 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or South Africa?
Brazil operates more submarines with 7 compared to South Africa's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or South Africa?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to South Africa's 4.
How do the Brazil and South Africa navies compare in size?
Brazil's navy is 1.6 times larger than South Africa's in terms of total ships (76 vs 49).