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

Djibouti operates a fleet of 29 ships compared to 31 for Yemen. Of these, 29 and 29 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Djibouti DjiboutiWorld #68 5.1
SEAS Index / 100

Yemen leads on 2 of 3 categories

Naval ensign of Yemen YemenWorld #64 5.5
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 24 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 12
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 8
  • 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 31 🇾🇪 1.1×
Active ships 29 29 —
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
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Patrol boats 24 12 🇩🇯 2.0×
Mine warfare 0 5 🇾🇪
Coastal boats 0 8 🇾🇪
Auxiliaries 5 4 🇩🇯 1.2×
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Djibouti or Yemen?
Yemen has a larger navy with 31 ships compared to Djibouti's 29 ships.