Navy comparison: Peru vs El Salvador
Peru's 79-ship navy outnumbers El Salvador's 29 vessels (2.7x advantage). Of these, 78 and 26 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 7 vs 0 frigates, 8 vs 0 corvettes, 10 vs 4 amphibious ships, 19 vs 24 patrol boats (Peru vs El Salvador). Peru's navy is officially the Peruvian Navy, while El Salvador's is the Navy of El Salvador.
Peruvian Navy 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Navy |
| Total ships | 79 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2026 |
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Navy of El Salvador 🇸🇻
| Official Name | Navy of El Salvador |
| Total ships | 29 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 26 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 | |
Salvadorian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Peru or El Salvador?
Peru has a larger navy with 79 ships compared to El Salvador's 29 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Peru or El Salvador?
Peru operates more submarines with 6 compared to El Salvador's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Peru or El Salvador?
Peru operates 7 frigates compared to El Salvador's 0.
How do the Peru and El Salvador navies compare in size?
Peru's navy is 2.7 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total ships (79 vs 29).