Navy comparison: 
Chile vs 
El Salvador
Chile's 76-ship navy outnumbers El Salvador's 31 vessels (2.5:1 advantage). Of these, 75 and 29 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Chile
El Salvador
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Chile | El Salvador | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Chilean Navy | Navy of El Salvador | |
| Total ships | 76 | 31 | 🇨🇱 2.5× |
| Active ships | 75 | 29 | 🇨🇱 2.6× |
| On order / planned | 0 | 2 | 🇸🇻 |
| Submarines | 4 | 0 | 🇨🇱 |
| Principal surface combatants | 8 | 0 | 🇨🇱 |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | 0 | 🇨🇱 |
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| Patrol boats | 22 | 25 | 🇸🇻 1.1× |
| Coastal boats | 19 | 0 | 🇨🇱 |
| Auxiliaries | 18 | 4 | 🇨🇱 4.5× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or El Salvador?
Chile has a larger navy with 76 ships compared to El Salvador's 31 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or El Salvador?
Chile operates more submarines with 4 compared to El Salvador's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or El Salvador?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to El Salvador's 0.
How do the Chile and El Salvador navies compare in size?
Chile's navy is 2.5 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total ships (76 vs 31).