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Navy comparison: Flag of Ecuador Ecuador vs Flag of Peru Peru

Ecuador operates 34 warships compared to 41 for Peru. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 54 and 78.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Ecuador EcuadorWorld #51 8.0
SEAS Index / 100

Peru leads on 5 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Peru PeruWorld #39 12.1
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 5
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 7
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 3
  • 21 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 18
  • 3 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 6
  • 19 Support shipsnot scored 27
  • 1 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 10
Ecuador Peru 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
Ecuador Peru Ratio
Official name Ecuadorian Navy Peruvian Navy
Total ships 54 78 🇵🇪 1.4×
Active ships 54 78 🇵🇪 1.4×
On order / planned 12 6 🇪🇨 2.0×
Submarines 2 5 🇵🇪 2.5×
Principal surface combatants 2 7 🇵🇪 3.5×
Amphibious ships 0 3 🇵🇪
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Corvettes 6 2 🇪🇨 3.0×
Patrol boats 21 18 🇪🇨 1.2×
Coastal boats 3 6 🇵🇪 2.0×
Auxiliaries 20 37 🇵🇪 1.9×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇪🇨 EcuadorType 209-class ×2Leander-class ×2Esmeraldas-class ×6
🇵🇪 PeruType 209-class ×5Lupo-class ×7Pohang-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Ecuador or Peru?
Peru has a larger navy with 41 warships in service compared to Ecuador's 34.
Which navy has more submarines, Ecuador or Peru?
Peru operates more submarines with 5 compared to Ecuador's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Ecuador or Peru?
Peru operates 7 frigates compared to Ecuador's 2.