Navy comparison: Mexico vs El Salvador
Mexico's 201-ship navy outnumbers El Salvador's 29 vessels (6.9x advantage). Of these, 201 and 26 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 1 vs 0 frigates, 3 vs 0 corvettes, 2 vs 4 amphibious ships, 137 vs 24 patrol boats (Mexico vs El Salvador). Mexico's navy is officially the Mexican Navy, while El Salvador's is the Navy of El Salvador.
Mexican Navy 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Navy |
| Total ships | 201 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 201 as of 2025 |
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Navy of El Salvador 🇸🇻
| Official Name | Navy of El Salvador |
| Total ships | 29 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 26 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Mexican ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 137 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 2 | |
| Support ships | 46 | |
| Other ships | 10 | |
Salvadorian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Mexico or El Salvador?
Mexico has a larger navy with 201 ships compared to El Salvador's 29 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Mexico or El Salvador?
Mexico operates 1 frigates compared to El Salvador's 0.
How do the Mexico and El Salvador navies compare in size?
Mexico's navy is 6.9 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total ships (201 vs 29).