Navy comparison: Portugal vs Venezuela
Portugal operates a fleet of 36 ships compared to 44 for Venezuela. Of these, 36 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 3 submarines, 5 vs 1 frigates, 2 vs 0 corvettes, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 19 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 coastal boats (Portugal vs Venezuela). Portugal's navy is officially the Portuguese Navy, while Venezuela's is the Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela.
Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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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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Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Portugal or Venezuela?
Venezuela has a larger navy with 44 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Portugal or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates more submarines with 3 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Portugal or Venezuela?
Portugal operates 5 frigates compared to Venezuela's 1.