Navy comparison: Ecuador vs Peru
Peru's 79-ship navy outnumbers Ecuador's 30 vessels (2.6x advantage). Of these, 30 and 78 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 6 submarines, 2 vs 7 frigates, 6 vs 8 corvettes, 0 vs 10 amphibious ships, 2 vs 19 patrol boats, 3 vs 0 coastal boats (Ecuador vs Peru). Ecuador's navy is officially the Ecuadorian Navy, while Peru's is the Peruvian Navy.
Ecuadorian Navy 🇪🇨
| Official Name | Ecuadorian Navy |
| Total ships | 30 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 30 as of 2025 |
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Peruvian Navy 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Navy |
| Total ships | 79 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2026 |
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Ecuadorian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 3 | |
| Patrol boats | 2 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 14 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Peruvian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 10 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 26 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ecuador or Peru?
Peru has a larger navy with 79 ships compared to Ecuador's 30 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ecuador or Peru?
Peru operates more submarines with 6 compared to Ecuador's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Ecuador or Peru?
Peru operates 7 frigates compared to Ecuador's 2.
How do the Ecuador and Peru navies compare in size?
Peru's navy is 2.6 times larger than Ecuador's in terms of total ships (79 vs 30).