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Navy comparison: Flag of South Korea South Korea vs Flag of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

South Korea operates 112 warships compared to 67 for Saudi Arabia. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 151 and 69.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of South Korea South KoreaWorld #7 40.8
SEAS Index / 100

South Korea leads on 6 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Saudi Arabia Saudi ArabiaWorld #24 18.2
  • 13 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 20 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 18 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 7
  • 2 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 9 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 14 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 3
  • 18 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 48
  • 18 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 4 Support shipsnot scored 2
  • 34 Other shipsnot scored 0
South Korea Saudi Arabia Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
South Korea Saudi Arabia Ratio
Official name Republic of Korea Navy Royal Saudi Navy
Total ships 151 69 🇰🇷 2.2×
Active ships 150 69 🇰🇷 2.2×
On order / planned 13 7 🇰🇷 1.9×
Submarines 20 0 🇰🇷
Principal surface combatants 31 7 🇰🇷 4.4×
Amphibious ships 9 0 🇰🇷
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Corvettes 2 9 🇸🇦 4.5×
Patrol boats 18 48 🇸🇦 2.7×
Mine warfare 14 3 🇰🇷 4.7×
Coastal boats 18 0 🇰🇷
Auxiliaries 38 2 🇰🇷 19×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇰🇷 South KoreaSon Won-il-class ×9Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class ×6Daegu-class ×8
🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaAl Madinah-class ×4Avante 2200-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea has a larger navy with 112 warships in service compared to Saudi Arabia's 67.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea operates more submarines with 20 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 7.
How do the South Korea and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
South Korea's navy is 1.7 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (112 vs 67).