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Navy comparison: Flag of Colombia Colombia vs Flag of Peru Peru

Fleet Profile
Colombia Peru
Official name Colombian National Navy Peruvian Navy
Total ships 238 (2025) 79 (2026)
Active ships 233 77
Naval ensign Ensign of Colombia navy Ensign of Peru navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇨🇴 Colombiaas of 2025
  • Submarines 4
  • Frigates 9
  • Corvettes 2
  • Patrol boats 220
  • Other ships 3
🇵🇪 Peruas of 2026
  • Submarines 6
  • Frigates 8
  • Coastal boats 8
  • Patrol boats 18
  • Amphibious ships 3
  • Support ships 26
  • Other ships 10

Overview

Colombia's 238-ship navy outnumbers Peru's 79 vessels (3.0x advantage). Of these, 233 and 77 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 6 submarines, 9 vs 8 frigates, 2 vs 0 corvettes, 0 vs 3 amphibious ships, 220 vs 18 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats (Colombia vs Peru).

Colombia's navy is officially the Colombian National Navy, while Peru's is the Peruvian Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Colombia or Peru?
Colombia has a larger navy with 238 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 8.
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 (238 vs 79).