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Navy comparison: Flag of Mexico Mexico vs Flag of Peru Peru

Mexico's 133 warships outnumber Peru's 41 (3.2:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 260 and 78.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Mexico MexicoWorld #52 7.9
SEAS Index / 100

Peru leads on 5 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Peru PeruWorld #39 12.2
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 5
  • 1 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 7
  • 3 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 3
  • 126 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 18
  • 1 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 6
  • 47 Support shipsnot scored 27
  • 2 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 78 Other shipsnot scored 10
Mexico Peru 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
Mexico Peru Ratio
Official name Mexican Navy Peruvian Navy
Total ships 260 78 🇲🇽 3.3×
Active ships 260 78 🇲🇽 3.3×
On order / planned 7 6 🇲🇽 1.2×
Submarines 0 5 🇵🇪
Principal surface combatants 1 7 🇵🇪 7.0×
Amphibious ships 2 3 🇵🇪 1.5×
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Corvettes 3 2 🇲🇽 1.5×
Patrol boats 126 18 🇲🇽 7.0×
Coastal boats 1 6 🇵🇪 6.0×
Auxiliaries 127 37 🇲🇽 3.4×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇲🇽 MexicoSigma-class ×1Newport-class ×2
🇵🇪 PeruType 209-class ×5Lupo-class ×7Pohang-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Mexico or Peru?
Mexico has a larger navy with 133 warships in service compared to Peru's 41.
Which navy has more submarines, Mexico or Peru?
Peru operates more submarines with 5 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Mexico or Peru?
Peru operates 7 frigates compared to Mexico's 1.
How do the Mexico and Peru navies compare in size?
Mexico's navy is 3.2 times larger than Peru's in terms of total ships (133 vs 41).