Navy comparison: Iran vs Venezuela
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Venezuela's 44 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 97 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 3 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 1 frigates, 9 vs 0 corvettes, 24 vs 4 amphibious ships, 21 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 coastal boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Venezuela). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Venezuela's is the Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela.
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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Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela |
| Total ships | 44 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 42 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 | |
Venezuelan ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 3 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 1 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Venezuela's 44 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Venezuela's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Venezuela's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Venezuela's 1.
How do the Iran and Venezuela navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 2.2 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total ships (97 vs 44).