Navy comparison: Japan vs Saudi Arabia
Overview
Japan's 155-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (4.6x advantage). Of these, 155 and 29 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 25 vs 0 submarines, 46 vs 0 destroyers, 5 vs 11 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 6 vs 9 patrol boats, 22 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Japan vs Saudi Arabia).
Japan's navy is officially the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 155 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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Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
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, Japan or Saudi Arabia?
Japan has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Saudi Arabia?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Saudi Arabia?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Japan's 5.
How do the Japan and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Japan's navy is 4.6 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (155 vs 34).