Navy comparison: Eritrea vs Iran
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Eritrea's 23 vessels (4.2x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 7 frigates, 5 vs 9 corvettes, 5 vs 24 amphibious ships, 13 vs 21 patrol boats, 0 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Eritrea vs Iran). Eritrea's navy is officially the Eritrean Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Eritrean Navy 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Navy |
| Total ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 23 as of 2025 |
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Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2025 |
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Eritrean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Eritrea or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Eritrea's 23 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Eritrea or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Eritrea's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Eritrea or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Eritrea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Eritrea or Iran?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Eritrea's 0.
How do the Eritrea and Iran navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 4.2 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total ships (97 vs 23).