Navy comparison: Ireland vs Peru
Peru's 79-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 31 and 78 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 8 corvettes, 0 vs 10 amphibious ships, 29 vs 19 patrol boats (Ireland vs Peru). Ireland's navy is officially the Irish Naval Service, while Peru's is the Peruvian Navy.
Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 31 as of 2025 |
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Peruvian Navy 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Navy |
| Total ships | 79 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2026 |
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Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Peruvian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 10 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 26 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ireland or Peru?
Peru has a larger navy with 79 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ireland or Peru?
Peru operates more submarines with 6 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Ireland or Peru?
Peru operates 7 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Ireland and Peru navies compare in size?
Peru's navy is 2.2 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (79 vs 36).