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 |
|
Navy of El Salvador 🇸🇻
| Official Name | Navy of El Salvador |
| Total ships | 29 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 26 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
|
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).