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Navy comparison: Flag of Chile Chile vs Flag of Colombia Colombia

Fleet Profile
Chile Colombia
Official name Chilean Navy Colombian National Navy
Total ships 73 (2025) 263 (2026)
Active ships 72 258
Naval ensign Ensign of Chile navy Ensign of Colombia navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇨🇱 Chileas of 2025
  • Submarines 4
  • Frigates 8
  • Coastal boats 19
  • Patrol boats 22
  • Amphibious ships 4
  • Cargo ships 1
  • Support ships 13
  • Other ships 2
🇨🇴 Colombiaas of 2026
  • Submarines 4
  • Frigates 9
  • Corvettes 2
  • Coastal boats 3
  • Patrol boats 237
  • Support ships 5
  • Other ships 3

Overview

Colombia's 263-ship navy outnumbers Chile's 73 vessels (3.6:1 advantage). Of these, 72 and 258 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 237 patrol boats, 19 vs 3 coastal boats (Chile vs Colombia).

Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Colombia's is the Colombian National Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Colombia?
Colombia has a larger navy with 263 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 3.6 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (263 vs 73).