Navy comparison: Peru vs Venezuela
Peru operates a fleet of 79 ships compared to 44 for Venezuela. Of these, 78 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 3 submarines, 7 vs 1 frigates, 8 vs 0 corvettes, 10 vs 4 amphibious ships, 19 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 coastal boats (Peru vs Venezuela). Peru's navy is officially the Peruvian Navy, while Venezuela's is the Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela.
Peruvian Navy 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Navy |
| Total ships | 79 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2026 |
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Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela |
| Total ships | 44 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 42 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 | |
Venezuelan ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 3 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 1 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Peru or Venezuela?
Peru has a larger navy with 79 ships compared to Venezuela's 44 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Peru or Venezuela?
Peru operates more submarines with 6 compared to Venezuela's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Peru or Venezuela?
Peru operates 7 frigates compared to Venezuela's 1.
How do the Peru and Venezuela navies compare in size?
Peru's navy is 1.8 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total ships (79 vs 44).