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Navy comparison: Flag of Indonesia Indonesia vs Flag of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Indonesia's 296 warships outnumber Saudi Arabia's 67 (4.4:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 344 and 69.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Indonesia IndonesiaWorld #15 23.6
SEAS Index / 100

Indonesia leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Saudi Arabia Saudi ArabiaWorld #24 18.2
  • 1 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 4 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 7
  • 26 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 30 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 10 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 3
  • 197 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 48
  • 19 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 41 Support shipsnot scored 2
  • 7 Other shipsnot scored 0
Indonesia Saudi Arabia 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
Indonesia Saudi Arabia Ratio
Official name Indonesian Navy Royal Saudi Navy
Total ships 344 69 🇮🇩 5.0×
Active ships 344 69 🇮🇩 5.0×
On order / planned 24 7 🇮🇩 3.4×
Submarines 4 0 🇮🇩
Principal surface combatants 9 7 🇮🇩 1.3×
Aircraft carriers 1 0 🇮🇩
Amphibious ships 30 0 🇮🇩
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Corvettes 26 9 🇮🇩 2.9×
Patrol boats 197 48 🇮🇩 4.1×
Mine warfare 10 3 🇮🇩 3.3×
Coastal boats 19 0 🇮🇩
Auxiliaries 48 2 🇮🇩 24×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇩 IndonesiaGiuseppe Garibaldi-class ×1Nagapasa-class ×3Van Speijk-class ×5
🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaAl Madinah-class ×4Avante 2200-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 296 warships in service compared to Saudi Arabia's 67.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia operates more submarines with 4 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to Saudi Arabia's 7.
How do the Indonesia and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 4.4 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (296 vs 67).