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Navy comparison: Flag of Iraq Iraq vs Flag of Kuwait Kuwait

Iraq's 59 warships outnumber Kuwait's 20 (3.0:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 62 and 36.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Iraq IraqWorld #75 3.7
SEAS Index / 100

Kuwait leads overall, ahead on 1 of 3 categories

Naval ensign of Kuwait KuwaitWorld #74 3.9
  • 1 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 38 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 20 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 20
  • 3 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 13
Iraq 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
Iraq Kuwait Ratio
Official name Iraqi Navy Kuwait Navy
Total ships 62 36 🇮🇶 1.7×
Active ships 62 36 🇮🇶 1.7×
On order / planned 0 8 🇰🇼
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
Corvettes 1 0 🇮🇶
Patrol boats 38 0 🇮🇶
Coastal boats 20 20 —
Auxiliaries 3 16 🇰🇼 5.3×
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iraq or Kuwait?
Iraq has a larger navy with 59 warships in service compared to Kuwait's 20.
How do the Iraq and Kuwait navies compare in size?
Iraq's navy is 3.0 times larger than Kuwait's in terms of total ships (59 vs 20).