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Navy comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Iraq Iraq

Iran's 142-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (2.3:1 advantage). Of these, 112 and 62 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #57 6.9
SEAS Index / 100

Iran leads on 5 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Iraq IraqWorld #75 3.7
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 1
  • 9 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 46 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 58
  • 15 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 16 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 23 Other shipsnot scored 0
Iran Iraq 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
Iran Iraq Ratio
Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Iraqi Navy
Total ships 142 62 🇮🇷 2.3×
Active ships 112 62 🇮🇷 1.8×
Submarines 2 0 🇮🇷
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Amphibious ships 9 0 🇮🇷
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Corvettes 0 1 🇮🇶
Patrol boats 46 58 🇮🇶 1.3×
Mine warfare 1 0 🇮🇷
Coastal boats 15 0 🇮🇷
Auxiliaries 39 3 🇮🇷 13×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has a larger navy with 142 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Iraq?
Iran operates more submarines with 4 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Iraq?
Iran operates 8 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Iran and Iraq navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 2.3 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (142 vs 62).