Navy comparison: Djibouti vs Iran
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Djibouti's 29 vessels (3.3x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 3 vs 24 amphibious ships, 24 vs 21 patrol boats, 0 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Djibouti vs Iran). Djibouti's navy is officially the Djiboutian Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Djiboutian Navy 🇩🇯
| Official Name | Djiboutian Navy |
| Total ships | 29 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2025 |
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Djibouti ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 2 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Djibouti or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Djibouti's 29 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Djibouti or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Djibouti or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Djibouti or Iran?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Djibouti's 0.
How do the Djibouti and Iran navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 3.3 times larger than Djibouti's in terms of total ships (97 vs 29).