Navy comparison: Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Spain's 78-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (2.3x advantage). Of these, 78 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 11 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 2 vs 0 amphibious ships, 24 vs 9 patrol boats, 6 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Spain vs Saudi Arabia). Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2025 |
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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Saudi Arabia?
Spain has a larger navy with 78 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Saudi Arabia?
Spain operates more submarines with 3 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or Saudi Arabia?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Spain's 11.
How do the Spain and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Spain's navy is 2.3 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (78 vs 34).