Navy comparison: 
Iraq vs 
Philippines
Philippines's 140-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (2.3:1 advantage). Of these, 62 and 118 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
IraqWorld #56
11.2
SEAS Index / 100
Philippines leads on 5 of 6 categories
PhilippinesWorld #32
21.8
Iraq
Philippines
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Iraq | Philippines | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Iraqi Navy | Philippine Navy | |
| Total ships | 62 | 140 | 🇵🇭 2.3× |
| Active ships | 62 | 118 | 🇵🇭 1.9× |
| On order / planned | 0 | 21 | 🇵🇭 |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 7 | 🇵🇭 |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 11 | 🇵🇭 |
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| Corvettes | 1 | 4 | 🇵🇭 4.0× |
| Patrol boats | 58 | 33 | 🇮🇶 1.8× |
| Coastal boats | 0 | 24 | 🇵🇭 |
| Auxiliaries | 3 | 37 | 🇵🇭 12× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iraq or Philippines?
Philippines has a larger navy with 140 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iraq or Philippines?
Philippines operates more submarines with 2 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Iraq or Philippines?
Philippines operates 5 destroyers compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iraq or Philippines?
Philippines operates 9 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Iraq and Philippines navies compare in size?
Philippines's navy is 2.3 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (140 vs 62).