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

Iran operates a fleet of 142 ships compared to 131 for Kuwait. Of these, 112 and 123 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

Kuwait leads overall, ahead on 2 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Kuwait KuwaitWorld #43 11.1
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 9 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 46 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 96
  • 15 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 10
  • 16 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 23 Other shipsnot scored 14
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 142 131 🇮🇷 1.1×
Active ships 112 123 🇰🇼 1.1×
On order / planned 0 7 🇰🇼
Submarines 2 0 🇮🇷
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Amphibious ships 9 0 🇮🇷
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
Patrol boats 46 96 🇰🇼 2.1×
Mine warfare 1 0 🇮🇷
Coastal boats 15 10 🇮🇷 1.5×
Auxiliaries 39 17 🇮🇷 2.3×
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 142 ships compared to Kuwait's 131 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Kuwait?
Iran operates more submarines with 4 compared to Kuwait's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Kuwait?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Kuwait's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Kuwait?
Iran operates 8 frigates compared to Kuwait's 0.