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Navy comparison: Flag of Peru Peru vs Flag of Venezuela Venezuela

Peru operates 41 warships compared to 63 for Venezuela. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 78 and 95.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Peru PeruWorld #39 12.1
SEAS Index / 100

Peru leads on 3 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Venezuela VenezuelaWorld #47 9.3
  • 5 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 2 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 3
  • 18 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 52
  • 6 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 8
  • 27 Support shipsnot scored 12
  • 10 Other shipsnot scored 16
Peru Venezuela 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
Peru Venezuela Ratio
Official name Peruvian Navy Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela
Total ships 78 95 🇻🇪 1.2×
Active ships 78 91 🇻🇪 1.2×
On order / planned 6 0 🇵🇪
Submarines 5 0 🇵🇪
Principal surface combatants 7 0 🇵🇪
Amphibious ships 3 3 —
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Corvettes 2 0 🇵🇪
Patrol boats 18 52 🇻🇪 2.9×
Coastal boats 6 8 🇻🇪 1.3×
Auxiliaries 37 28 🇵🇪 1.3×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇵🇪 PeruType 209-class ×5Lupo-class ×7Pohang-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Peru or Venezuela?
Venezuela has a larger navy with 63 warships in service compared to Peru's 41.
Which navy has more submarines, Peru or Venezuela?
Peru operates more submarines with 5 compared to Venezuela's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Peru or Venezuela?
Peru operates 7 frigates compared to Venezuela's 0.
How do the Peru and Venezuela navies compare in size?
Venezuela's navy is 1.5 times larger than Peru's in terms of total ships (63 vs 41).