Navy comparison: Chile vs Portugal
Chile's 73-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (2.0x advantage). Of these, 72 and 36 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 2 submarines, 8 vs 5 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 4 vs 0 amphibious ships, 22 vs 19 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats (Chile vs Portugal). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Portugal?
Chile has a larger navy with 73 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Portugal?
Chile operates more submarines with 4 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Portugal?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the Chile and Portugal navies compare in size?
Chile's navy is 2.0 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (73 vs 36).