Navy comparison: 
New Zealand vs 
El Salvador
El Salvador's 31-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (3.9:1 advantage). Of these, 5 and 29 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
New ZealandWorld #61
6.7
SEAS Index / 100
New Zealand leads on 2 of 3 categories
El SalvadorWorld #67
5.2
New Zealand
El Salvador
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
| New Zealand | El Salvador | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal New Zealand Navy | Navy of El Salvador | |
| Total ships | 8 | 31 | 🇸🇻 3.9× |
| Active ships | 5 | 29 | 🇸🇻 5.8× |
| On order / planned | 0 | 2 | 🇸🇻 |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 2 | 0 | 🇳🇿 |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | 0 | 🇳🇿 |
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| Patrol boats | 1 | 25 | 🇸🇻 25× |
| Auxiliaries | 1 | 4 | 🇸🇻 4.0× |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇳🇿 New ZealandAnzac-class ×2
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, New Zealand or El Salvador?
El Salvador has a larger navy with 31 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, New Zealand or El Salvador?
New Zealand operates 2 frigates compared to El Salvador's 0.
How do the New Zealand and El Salvador navies compare in size?
El Salvador's navy is 3.9 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (31 vs 8).