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Navy comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Kuwait Kuwait

Iran's 77 warships outnumber Kuwait's 20 (3.9:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 120 and 36.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #55 6.9
SEAS Index / 100

Iran leads on 4 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Kuwait KuwaitWorld #74 3.9
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 12 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 23 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 39 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 20
  • 29 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 14 Other shipsnot scored 13
Iran Kuwait 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 Kuwait Ratio
Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Kuwait Navy
Total ships 120 36 🇮🇷 3.3×
Active ships 120 36 🇮🇷 3.3×
On order / planned 0 8 🇰🇼
Submarines 2 0 🇮🇷
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Amphibious ships 12 0 🇮🇷
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
Patrol boats 23 0 🇮🇷
Mine warfare 1 0 🇮🇷
Coastal boats 39 20 🇮🇷 1.9×
Auxiliaries 43 16 🇮🇷 2.7×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Kuwait?
Iran has a larger navy with 77 warships in service compared to Kuwait's 20.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Kuwait?
Iran operates more submarines with 2 compared to Kuwait's 0.
How do the Iran and Kuwait navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 3.9 times larger than Kuwait's in terms of total ships (77 vs 20).