Navy comparison: Peru vs Portugal
Peru's 79-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 78 and 36 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 2 submarines, 7 vs 5 frigates, 8 vs 2 corvettes, 10 vs 0 amphibious ships, 19 vs 19 patrol boats (Peru vs Portugal). Peru's navy is officially the Peruvian Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.
Peruvian Navy 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Navy |
| Total ships | 79 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2026 |
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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Peru or Portugal?
Peru has a larger navy with 79 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Peru or Portugal?
Peru operates more submarines with 6 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Peru or Portugal?
Peru operates 7 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the Peru and Portugal navies compare in size?
Peru's navy is 2.2 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (79 vs 36).