Navy comparison: Colombia vs Peru
Colombia's 237-ship navy outnumbers Peru's 79 vessels (3.0x advantage). Of these, 232 and 78 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 6 submarines, 9 vs 7 frigates, 2 vs 8 corvettes, 0 vs 10 amphibious ships, 219 vs 19 patrol boats (Colombia vs Peru). Colombia's navy is officially the Colombian National Navy, while Peru's is the Peruvian Navy.
Colombian National Navy 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian National Navy |
| Total ships | 237 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 232 as of 2025 |
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Peruvian Navy 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Navy |
| Total ships | 79 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2026 |
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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 | 219 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Peruvian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 10 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 26 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Colombia or Peru?
Colombia has a larger navy with 237 ships compared to Peru's 79 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Colombia or Peru?
Peru operates more submarines with 6 compared to Colombia's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Colombia or Peru?
Colombia operates 9 frigates compared to Peru's 7.
How do the Colombia and Peru navies compare in size?
Colombia's navy is 3.0 times larger than Peru's in terms of total ships (237 vs 79).