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Navy comparison: Flag of Lebanon Lebanon vs Flag of Yemen Yemen

Lebanon's 45 warships outnumber Yemen's 16 (2.8:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 48 and 30.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Lebanon LebanonWorld #61 5.4
SEAS Index / 100

Lebanon leads overall, ahead on 1 of 3 categories

Naval ensign of Yemen YemenWorld #63 5.3
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 7 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 11
  • 38 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 3 Other shipsnot scored 4
Lebanon Yemen 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
Lebanon Yemen Ratio
Official name Lebanese Navy Yemeni Navy
Total ships 48 30 🇱🇧 1.6×
Active ships 48 20 🇱🇧 2.4×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
Patrol boats 7 11 🇾🇪 1.6×
Mine warfare 0 5 🇾🇪
Coastal boats 38 0 🇱🇧
Auxiliaries 3 4 🇾🇪 1.3×
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Lebanon or Yemen?
Lebanon has a larger navy with 45 warships in service compared to Yemen's 16.
How do the Lebanon and Yemen navies compare in size?
Lebanon's navy is 2.8 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (45 vs 16).