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

Colombia's 254 warships outnumber Peru's 41 (6.2:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 270 and 78.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Colombia ColombiaWorld #43 10.4
SEAS Index / 100

Peru leads on 5 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Peru PeruWorld #39 12.2
  • 4 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 5
  • 4 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 7
  • 2 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 3
  • 241 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 18
  • 3 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 6
  • 7 Support shipsnot scored 27
  • 9 Other shipsnot scored 10
Colombia Peru Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Colombia Peru Ratio
Official name Colombian National Navy Peruvian Navy
Total ships 270 78 🇨🇴 3.5×
Active ships 270 78 🇨🇴 3.5×
On order / planned 5 6 🇵🇪 1.2×
Submarines 4 5 🇵🇪 1.2×
Principal surface combatants 4 7 🇵🇪 1.8×
Amphibious ships 0 3 🇵🇪
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Corvettes 2 2 —
Patrol boats 241 18 🇨🇴 13×
Coastal boats 3 6 🇵🇪 2.0×
Auxiliaries 16 37 🇵🇪 2.3×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇴 ColombiaType 206-class ×2Almirante Padilla-class ×4Donghae-class ×1
🇵🇪 PeruType 209-class ×5Lupo-class ×7Pohang-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Colombia or Peru?
Colombia has a larger navy with 254 warships in service compared to Peru's 41.
Which navy has more submarines, Colombia or Peru?
Peru operates more submarines with 5 compared to Colombia's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Colombia or Peru?
Peru operates 7 frigates compared to Colombia's 4.
How do the Colombia and Peru navies compare in size?
Colombia's navy is 6.2 times larger than Peru's in terms of total ships (254 vs 41).