Navy comparison: Italy vs Saudi Arabia
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (9.1x advantage). Of these, 309 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 9 vs 11 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 45 vs 0 amphibious ships, 19 vs 9 patrol boats, 10 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Italy vs Saudi Arabia). Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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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Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
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 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Italy or Saudi Arabia?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or Saudi Arabia?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or Saudi Arabia?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or Saudi Arabia?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Italy's 9.
How do the Italy and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 9.1 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (309 vs 34).