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Navy comparison: Flag of Djibouti Djibouti vs Flag of Yemen Yemen

Djibouti operates 24 warships compared to 16 for Yemen. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 29 and 30.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Djibouti DjiboutiWorld #65 5.1
SEAS Index / 100

Yemen leads on 1 of 2 categories

Naval ensign of Yemen YemenWorld #63 5.3
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 24 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 11
  • 2 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 3 Other shipsnot scored 4
Djibouti Yemen 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
Djibouti Yemen Ratio
Official name Djiboutian Navy Yemeni Navy
Total ships 29 30 🇾🇪 ≈
Active ships 29 20 🇩🇯 1.4×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Show full breakdown · 3 more rowsHide the 3 extra rows
Patrol boats 24 11 🇩🇯 2.2×
Mine warfare 0 5 🇾🇪
Auxiliaries 5 4 🇩🇯 1.2×
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Djibouti or Yemen?
Djibouti has a larger navy with 24 warships in service compared to Yemen's 16.
How do the Djibouti and Yemen navies compare in size?
Djibouti's navy is 1.5 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (24 vs 16).