Navy comparison: Djibouti vs Saudi Arabia
Overview
Djibouti operates a fleet of 29 ships compared to 34 for Saudi Arabia. Of these, 29 and 29 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 11 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 24 vs 9 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Djibouti vs Saudi Arabia).
Djibouti's navy is officially the Djiboutian Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
Djiboutian Navy 🇩🇯
| Official Name | Djiboutian Navy |
| Total ships | 29 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 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 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Djibouti or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a larger navy with 34 ships compared to Djibouti's 29 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Djibouti or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Djibouti's 0.