Navy comparison: Netherlands vs Yemen

Netherlands operates a fleet of 38 ships compared to 31 for Yemen. Of these, 38 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 0 submarines, 6 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 1 corvettes, 2 vs 4 amphibious ships, 7 vs 12 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 6 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Netherlands vs Yemen). Netherlands's navy is officially the Royal Netherlands Navy, while Yemen's is the Yemeni Navy.

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

Yemeni Navy 🇾🇪

Official Name Yemeni Navy
Total ships 31 as of 2025
Active ships 29 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Yemen 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

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, Netherlands or Yemen?
Netherlands has a larger navy with 38 ships compared to Yemen's 31 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or Yemen?
Netherlands operates more submarines with 3 compared to Yemen's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or Yemen?
Netherlands operates 6 frigates compared to Yemen's 0.