Navy comparison: Netherlands vs El Salvador

Netherlands operates a fleet of 38 ships compared to 29 for El Salvador. Of these, 38 and 26 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 0 submarines, 6 vs 0 frigates, 2 vs 4 amphibious ships, 7 vs 24 patrol boats, 6 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Netherlands vs El Salvador). Netherlands's navy is officially the Royal Netherlands Navy, while El Salvador's is the Navy of El Salvador.

Royal Netherlands Navy 🇳🇱

Official Name Royal Netherlands Navy
Total ships 38 as of 2025
Active ships 38 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Netherlands navy

Navy of El Salvador 🇸🇻

Official Name Navy of El Salvador
Total ships 29 as of 2025
Active ships 26 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of El Salvador navy

Netherlands ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 3
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 6
Corvettes 0
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 7
Amphibious ships 2
Mine Warfare ships 6
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 8
Other ships 6

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, Netherlands or El Salvador?
Netherlands has a larger navy with 38 ships compared to El Salvador's 29 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or El Salvador?
Netherlands operates more submarines with 3 compared to El Salvador's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or El Salvador?
Netherlands operates 6 frigates compared to El Salvador's 0.