Navy comparison: Egypt vs Saudi Arabia
Egypt's 320-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (9.4x advantage). Of these, 318 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 0 submarines, 13 vs 11 frigates, 7 vs 9 corvettes, 17 vs 0 amphibious ships, 235 vs 9 patrol boats, 12 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Egypt vs Saudi Arabia). Egypt's navy is officially the Egyptian Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
Egyptian Navy 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Navy |
| Total ships | 320 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 318 as of 2025 |
Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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Egyptian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 13 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 235 | |
| Amphibious ships | 17 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Egypt or Saudi Arabia?
Egypt has a larger navy with 320 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or Saudi Arabia?
Egypt operates more submarines with 8 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Egypt or Saudi Arabia?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to Saudi Arabia's 11.
How do the Egypt and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Egypt's navy is 9.4 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (320 vs 34).