Navy comparison: Iraq vs Saudi Arabia
Iraq operates a fleet of 62 ships compared to 34 for Saudi Arabia. Of these, 62 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 11 frigates, 1 vs 9 corvettes, 58 vs 9 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Iraq vs Saudi Arabia). Iraq's navy is officially the Iraqi Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 as of 2025 |
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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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Iraqi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 58 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iraq or Saudi Arabia?
Iraq has a larger navy with 62 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Iraq or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Iraq and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Iraq's navy is 1.8 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (62 vs 34).