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Navy comparison: Flag of Ecuador Ecuador vs Flag of El Salvador El Salvador

Ecuador operates 34 warships compared to 24 for El Salvador. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 54 and 29.

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

Ecuador leads on 4 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of El Salvador El SalvadorWorld #64 5.1
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 21 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 3 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 19 Support shipsnot scored 0
  • 1 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 4
Ecuador El Salvador 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 El Salvador Ratio
Official name Ecuadorian Navy Navy of El Salvador
Total ships 54 29 🇪🇨 1.9×
Active ships 54 28 🇪🇨 1.9×
On order / planned 12 0 🇪🇨
Submarines 2 0 🇪🇨
Principal surface combatants 2 0 🇪🇨
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Corvettes 6 0 🇪🇨
Patrol boats 21 24 🇸🇻 1.1×
Coastal boats 3 0 🇪🇨
Auxiliaries 20 4 🇪🇨 5.0×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇪🇨 EcuadorType 209-class ×2Leander-class ×2Esmeraldas-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Ecuador or El Salvador?
Ecuador has a larger navy with 34 warships in service compared to El Salvador's 24.
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.