Navy comparison: Italy vs El Salvador

Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers El Salvador's 29 vessels (11:1 advantage). Of these, 309 and 26 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 9 vs 0 frigates, 45 vs 4 amphibious ships, 19 vs 24 patrol boats, 10 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Italy vs El Salvador). Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while El Salvador's is the Navy of El Salvador.

Italian Navy 🇮🇹

Official Name Italian Navy
Total ships 309 as of 2025
Active ships 309 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Italy navy

Navy of El Salvador 🇸🇻

Official Name Navy of El Salvador
Total ships 29 as of 2025
Active ships 26 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of El Salvador navy

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

Salvadorian ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 0
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 0
Corvettes 0
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 24
Amphibious ships 4
Mine Warfare ships 0
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 1
Other ships 0

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Italy or El Salvador?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to El Salvador's 29 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or El Salvador?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to El Salvador's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or El Salvador?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to El Salvador's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or El Salvador?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to El Salvador's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or El Salvador?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to El Salvador's 0.
How do the Italy and El Salvador navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 10.7 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total ships (309 vs 29).