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Navy comparison: Flag of Iraq Iraq vs Flag of Oman Oman

Iraq's 59 warships outnumber Oman's 15 (3.9:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 62 and 17.

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

Oman leads on 3 of 4 categories

Naval ensign of Oman OmanWorld #49 8.7
  • 1 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 5
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 38 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 8
  • 20 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 3 Support shipsnot scored 2
Iraq Oman 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 Oman Ratio
Official name Iraqi Navy Royal Navy of Oman
Total ships 62 17 🇮🇶 3.6×
Active ships 62 17 🇮🇶 3.6×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Amphibious ships 0 2 🇴🇲
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Corvettes 1 5 🇴🇲 5.0×
Patrol boats 38 8 🇮🇶 4.8×
Coastal boats 20 0 🇮🇶
Auxiliaries 3 2 🇮🇶 1.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇴🇲 OmanKhareef-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iraq or Oman?
Iraq has a larger navy with 59 warships in service compared to Oman's 15.
How do the Iraq and Oman navies compare in size?
Iraq's navy is 3.9 times larger than Oman's in terms of total ships (59 vs 15).