Navy comparison: Colombia vs United States
Overview
Colombia operates a fleet of 238 ships compared to 470 for United States. Of these, 233 and 234 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 65 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 79 destroyers, 9 vs 1 frigates, 2 vs 33 corvettes, 0 vs 42 amphibious ships, 220 vs 0 patrol boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Colombia vs United States).
Colombia's navy is officially the Colombian National Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Colombian National Navy 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian National Navy |
| Total ships | 238 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 233 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 470 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 234 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 | 220 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 65 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 79 | |
| Cruisers | 21 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 81 | |
| Support ships | 97 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Colombia or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 470 ships compared to Colombia's 238 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Colombia or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 65 compared to Colombia's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Colombia or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Colombia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Colombia or United States?
United States operates 79 destroyers compared to Colombia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Colombia or United States?
Colombia operates 9 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Colombia and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 2.0 times larger than Colombia's in terms of total ships (470 vs 238).