Navy comparison: Malaysia vs Yemen
Malaysia's 109-ship navy outnumbers Yemen's 31 vessels (3.5x advantage). Of these, 97 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 0 submarines, 7 vs 0 frigates, 7 vs 1 corvettes, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 10 vs 12 patrol boats, 62 vs 8 coastal boats, 4 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Malaysia vs Yemen). Malaysia's navy is officially the Royal Malaysian Navy, while Yemen's is the Yemeni Navy.
Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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Yemeni Navy 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Navy |
| Total ships | 31 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Yemeni ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 12 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Malaysia or Yemen?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Yemen's 31 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Malaysia or Yemen?
Malaysia operates more submarines with 2 compared to Yemen's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Malaysia or Yemen?
Malaysia operates 7 frigates compared to Yemen's 0.
How do the Malaysia and Yemen navies compare in size?
Malaysia's navy is 3.5 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (109 vs 31).