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Navy comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Taiwan Taiwan

Iran operates a fleet of 142 ships compared to 107 for Taiwan. Of these, 112 and 97 are in active service respectively.

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Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #57 6.9
SEAS Index / 100

Taiwan leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Taiwan TaiwanWorld #11 25.8
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 4
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 21
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 8
  • 9 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 8
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 10
  • 46 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 37
  • 15 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 16 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 23 Other shipsnot scored 0
Iran Taiwan 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 Taiwan Ratio
Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Republic of China Navy
Total ships 142 107 🇮🇷 1.3×
Active ships 112 97 🇮🇷 1.2×
On order / planned 0 7 🇹🇼
Submarines 2 4 🇹🇼 2.0×
Principal surface combatants 0 25 🇹🇼
Amphibious ships 9 8 🇮🇷 1.1×
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Corvettes 0 8 🇹🇼
Patrol boats 46 37 🇮🇷 1.2×
Mine warfare 1 10 🇹🇼 10×
Coastal boats 15 0 🇮🇷
Auxiliaries 39 5 🇮🇷 7.8×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2
🇹🇼 TaiwanHai Lung-class ×2Kee Lung-class ×4Cheng Kung-class ×10
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Taiwan?
Iran has a larger navy with 142 ships compared to Taiwan's 107 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 12 compared to Iran's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Taiwan?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Taiwan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Iran's 8.