Navy comparison: South Korea vs Saudi Arabia
Overview
South Korea's 156-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (4.6x advantage). Of these, 156 and 29 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 22 vs 0 submarines, 13 vs 0 destroyers, 18 vs 11 frigates, 6 vs 9 corvettes, 21 vs 0 amphibious ships, 35 vs 9 patrol boats, 23 vs 3 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs Saudi Arabia).
South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Total ships | 156 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 156 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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South Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 22 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 13 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 18 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 35 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 23 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 14 | |
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 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea has a larger navy with 156 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea operates 18 frigates compared to Saudi Arabia's 11.
How do the South Korea and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
South Korea's navy is 4.6 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (156 vs 34).