Navy comparison: Eritrea vs Yemen
Eritrea operates a fleet of 23 ships compared to 31 for Yemen. Of these, 23 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 5 vs 1 corvettes, 5 vs 4 amphibious ships, 13 vs 12 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 0 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Eritrea vs Yemen). Eritrea's navy is officially the Eritrean Navy, while Yemen's is the Yemeni Navy.
Eritrean Navy 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Navy |
| Total ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 23 as of 2025 |
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Yemeni Navy 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Navy |
| Total ships | 31 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 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 | |
Yemeni ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 12 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Eritrea or Yemen?
Yemen has a larger navy with 31 ships compared to Eritrea's 23 ships.