Navy comparison: 
Peru vs 
Venezuela
Peru operates a fleet of 79 ships compared to 49 for Venezuela. Of these, 77 and 45 are in active service respectively.
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Peru
Venezuela
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · 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 | 79 | 49 | 🇵🇪 1.6× |
| Active ships | 77 | 45 | 🇵🇪 1.7× |
| Submarines | 5 | 0 | 🇵🇪 |
| Principal surface combatants | 8 | 0 | 🇵🇪 |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | 3 | — |
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| Patrol boats | 17 | 25 | 🇻🇪 1.5× |
| Coastal boats | 8 | 7 | 🇵🇪 1.1× |
| Auxiliaries | 36 | 10 | 🇵🇪 3.6× |
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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 49 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Peru or Venezuela?
Peru operates more submarines with 6 compared to Venezuela's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Peru or Venezuela?
Peru operates 8 frigates compared to Venezuela's 1.
How do the Peru and Venezuela navies compare in size?
Peru's navy is 1.6 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total ships (79 vs 49).