Navy comparison: 
Oman vs 
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's 37-ship navy outnumbers Oman's 17 vessels (2.2:1 advantage). Of these, 17 and 30 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
OmanWorld #50
8.7
SEAS Index / 100
Saudi Arabia leads on 4 of 5 categories
Saudi ArabiaWorld #26
17.0
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 | 37 | 🇸🇦 2.2× |
| Active ships | 17 | 30 | 🇸🇦 1.8× |
| On order / planned | 0 | 5 | 🇸🇦 |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 7 | 🇸🇦 |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | 0 | 🇴🇲 |
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| Corvettes | 5 | 9 | 🇸🇦 1.8× |
| Patrol boats | 8 | 9 | 🇸🇦 1.1× |
| Mine warfare | 0 | 3 | 🇸🇦 |
| Auxiliaries | 2 | 2 | — |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇴🇲 OmanKhareef-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Oman or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a larger navy with 37 ships compared to Oman's 17 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Oman or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Oman's 0.
How do the Oman and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Saudi Arabia's navy is 2.2 times larger than Oman's in terms of total ships (37 vs 17).