Navy comparison: 
Chile vs 
Venezuela
Chile operates a fleet of 76 ships compared to 49 for Venezuela. Of these, 75 and 45 are in active service respectively.
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Chile
Venezuela
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 | Venezuela | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Chilean Navy | Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela | |
| Total ships | 76 | 49 | 🇨🇱 1.6× |
| Active ships | 75 | 45 | 🇨🇱 1.7× |
| Submarines | 4 | 0 | 🇨🇱 |
| Principal surface combatants | 8 | 0 | 🇨🇱 |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | 3 | 🇨🇱 1.3× |
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| Patrol boats | 22 | 25 | 🇻🇪 1.1× |
| Coastal boats | 19 | 7 | 🇨🇱 2.7× |
| Auxiliaries | 18 | 10 | 🇨🇱 1.8× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Venezuela?
Chile has a larger navy with 76 ships compared to Venezuela's 49 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Venezuela?
Chile operates more submarines with 4 compared to Venezuela's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Venezuela?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to Venezuela's 1.
How do the Chile and Venezuela navies compare in size?
Chile's navy is 1.6 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total ships (76 vs 49).