Navy comparison: Chile vs Colombia
Overview
Colombia's 238-ship navy outnumbers Chile's 73 vessels (3.3x advantage). Of these, 72 and 233 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 4 submarines, 8 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 4 vs 0 amphibious ships, 22 vs 220 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats (Chile vs Colombia).
Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Colombia's is the Colombian National Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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Colombian National Navy 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian National Navy |
| Total ships | 238 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 233 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Chilean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 19 | |
| Patrol boats | 22 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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 | 220 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Colombia?
Colombia has a larger navy with 238 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Colombia?
Colombia operates more submarines with 4 compared to Chile's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Colombia?
Colombia operates 9 frigates compared to Chile's 8.
How do the Chile and Colombia navies compare in size?
Colombia's navy is 3.3 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (238 vs 73).