Navy comparison: Indonesia vs South Africa
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers South Africa's 49 vessels (6.8x advantage). Of these, 326 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 3 submarines, 9 vs 4 frigates, 46 vs 0 corvettes, 36 vs 0 amphibious ships, 187 vs 33 patrol boats, 13 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Indonesia vs South Africa). Indonesia's navy is officially the Indonesian Navy, while South Africa's is the South African Navy.
Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 as of 2025 |
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South African Navy 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Navy |
| Total ships | 49 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 46 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 36 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
South African ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 33 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Indonesia or South Africa?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to South Africa's 49 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or South Africa?
Indonesia operates more submarines with 4 compared to South Africa's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or South Africa?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to South Africa's 4.
How do the Indonesia and South Africa navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 6.8 times larger than South Africa's in terms of total ships (333 vs 49).