Navy comparison: Iran vs Pakistan
Iran operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 148 for Pakistan. Of these, 97 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 16 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 15 frigates, 9 vs 16 corvettes, 24 vs 0 amphibious ships, 21 vs 85 patrol boats, 1 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Pakistan). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan Navy.
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2025 |
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Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 as of 2025 |
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Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
Pakistani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 85 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan has a larger navy with 148 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more submarines with 16 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Pakistan?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to Iran's 7.
How do the Iran and Pakistan navies compare in size?
Pakistan's navy is 1.5 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (148 vs 97).