Navy comparison: France vs Saudi Arabia
France's 138-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (4.1x advantage). Of these, 133 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 11 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 26 vs 9 patrol boats, 19 vs 3 mine warfare ships (France vs Saudi Arabia). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 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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French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, France or Saudi Arabia?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Saudi Arabia?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Saudi Arabia?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Saudi Arabia?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Saudi Arabia?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Saudi Arabia's 11.
How do the France and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
France's navy is 4.1 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (138 vs 34).