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Navy comparison: Flag of Oman Oman vs Flag of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's 67 warships outnumber Oman's 15 (4.5:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 17 and 69.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Oman OmanWorld #49 8.7
SEAS Index / 100

Saudi Arabia leads on 4 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Saudi Arabia Saudi ArabiaWorld #24 18.2
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 7
  • 5 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 3
  • 8 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 48
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 2
Oman Saudi Arabia 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
Oman Saudi Arabia Ratio
Official name Royal Navy of Oman Royal Saudi Navy
Total ships 17 69 🇸🇦 4.1×
Active ships 17 69 🇸🇦 4.1×
On order / planned 0 7 🇸🇦
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 7 🇸🇦
Amphibious ships 2 0 🇴🇲
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Corvettes 5 9 🇸🇦 1.8×
Patrol boats 8 48 🇸🇦 6.0×
Mine warfare 0 3 🇸🇦
Auxiliaries 2 2 —
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇴🇲 OmanKhareef-class ×3
🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaAl Madinah-class ×4Avante 2200-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Oman or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a larger navy with 67 warships in service compared to Oman's 15.
Which navy has more frigates, Oman or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 7 frigates compared to Oman's 0.
How do the Oman and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Saudi Arabia's navy is 4.5 times larger than Oman's in terms of total ships (67 vs 15).