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Navy comparison: Flag of Colombia Colombia vs Flag of Mexico Mexico

Colombia operates a fleet of 263 ships compared to 204 for Mexico. Of these, 258 and 204 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Colombia ColombiaWorld #44 10.9
SEAS Index / 100

Colombia leads on 4 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Mexico MexicoWorld #51 7.8
  • 4 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 4 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 1
  • 2 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 3
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 237 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 137
  • 3 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 5 Support shipsnot scored 48
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 2
  • 3 Other shipsnot scored 11
Colombia Mexico 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
Colombia Mexico Ratio
Official name Colombian National Navy Mexican Navy
Total ships 263 204 🇨🇴 1.3×
Active ships 258 204 🇨🇴 1.3×
On order / planned 5 0 🇨🇴
Submarines 4 0 🇨🇴
Principal surface combatants 4 1 🇨🇴 4.0×
Amphibious ships 0 2 🇲🇽
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Corvettes 2 3 🇲🇽 1.5×
Patrol boats 237 137 🇨🇴 1.7×
Coastal boats 3 0 🇨🇴
Auxiliaries 8 61 🇲🇽 7.6×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇴 ColombiaType 206-class ×2Almirante Padilla-class ×4Donghae-class ×1
🇲🇽 MexicoSigma-class ×1Newport-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Colombia or Mexico?
Colombia has a larger navy with 263 ships compared to Mexico's 204 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Colombia or Mexico?
Colombia operates more submarines with 4 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Colombia or Mexico?
Colombia operates 9 frigates compared to Mexico's 1.