Navy comparison: Iran vs Saudi Arabia
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (2.9x advantage). Of these, 97 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 11 frigates, 9 vs 9 corvettes, 24 vs 0 amphibious ships, 21 vs 9 patrol boats, 1 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Saudi Arabia). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi 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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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 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 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Iran's 7.
How do the Iran and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 2.9 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (97 vs 34).