Navy comparison: Peru vs South Africa
Peru operates a fleet of 79 ships compared to 49 for South Africa. Of these, 78 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 3 submarines, 7 vs 4 frigates, 8 vs 0 corvettes, 10 vs 0 amphibious ships, 19 vs 33 patrol boats, 0 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Peru vs South Africa). Peru's navy is officially the Peruvian Navy, while South Africa's is the South African Navy.
Peruvian Navy 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Navy |
| Total ships | 79 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2026 |
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South African Navy 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Navy |
| Total ships | 49 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
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 | |
South African ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 33 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Peru or South Africa?
Peru has a larger navy with 79 ships compared to South Africa's 49 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Peru or South Africa?
Peru operates more submarines with 6 compared to South Africa's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Peru or South Africa?
Peru operates 7 frigates compared to South Africa's 4.
How do the Peru and South Africa navies compare in size?
Peru's navy is 1.6 times larger than South Africa's in terms of total ships (79 vs 49).