Navy comparison: 
Ecuador vs 
El Salvador
Ecuador operates a fleet of 48 ships compared to 31 for El Salvador. Of these, 46 and 29 are in active service respectively.
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Ecuador
El Salvador
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Ecuador | El Salvador | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ecuadorian Navy | Navy of El Salvador | |
| Total ships | 48 | 31 | 🇪🇨 1.5× |
| Active ships | 46 | 29 | 🇪🇨 1.6× |
| On order / planned | 2 | 2 | — |
| Submarines | 2 | 0 | 🇪🇨 |
| Principal surface combatants | 2 | 0 | 🇪🇨 |
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| Corvettes | 6 | 0 | 🇪🇨 |
| Patrol boats | 13 | 25 | 🇸🇻 1.9× |
| Coastal boats | 3 | 0 | 🇪🇨 |
| Auxiliaries | 20 | 4 | 🇪🇨 5.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ecuador or El Salvador?
Ecuador has a larger navy with 48 ships compared to El Salvador's 31 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ecuador or El Salvador?
Ecuador operates more submarines with 2 compared to El Salvador's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Ecuador or El Salvador?
Ecuador operates 2 frigates compared to El Salvador's 0.
How do the Ecuador and El Salvador navies compare in size?
Ecuador's navy is 1.5 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total ships (48 vs 31).