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

Pakistan operates 88 warships compared to 67 for Saudi Arabia. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 110 and 69.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Pakistan PakistanWorld #13 23.8
SEAS Index / 100

Pakistan leads on 5 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Saudi Arabia Saudi ArabiaWorld #24 18.2
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 7
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 3
  • 53 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 48
  • 11 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 9 Support shipsnot scored 2
  • 13 Other shipsnot scored 0
Pakistan 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
Pakistan Saudi Arabia Ratio
Official name Pakistan Navy Royal Saudi Navy
Total ships 110 69 🇵🇰 1.6×
Active ships 110 69 🇵🇰 1.6×
On order / planned 37 7 🇵🇰 5.3×
Submarines 6 0 🇵🇰
Principal surface combatants 9 7 🇵🇰 1.3×
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Corvettes 6 9 🇸🇦 1.5×
Patrol boats 53 48 🇵🇰 1.1×
Mine warfare 3 3 —
Coastal boats 11 0 🇵🇰
Auxiliaries 22 2 🇵🇰 11×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇵🇰 PakistanAgosta-class ×5Tughril-class ×4Yarmook-class ×4
🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaAl Madinah-class ×4Avante 2200-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Pakistan or Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan has a larger navy with 88 warships in service compared to Saudi Arabia's 67.
Which navy has more submarines, Pakistan or Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan operates more submarines with 6 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Pakistan or Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan operates 9 frigates compared to Saudi Arabia's 7.