Navy comparison: Laos vs Vietnam
Vietnam operates a fleet of 112 ships; Laos has no recorded naval inventory. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 0 vs 21 amphibious ships, 0 vs 32 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Laos vs Vietnam). Laos's navy is officially the Lao People's Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Lao People's Navy 🇱🇦
| Official Name | Lao People's Navy |
| Total ships | 0 |
| Active ships | 0 |
Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 as of 2025 |
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Laotian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Laos or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Laos's 0 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Laos or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Laos's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Laos or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Laos's 0.