Navy comparison: Saudi Arabia vs Yemen
Saudi Arabia operates a fleet of 34 ships compared to 31 for Yemen. Of these, 29 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 11 vs 0 frigates, 9 vs 1 corvettes, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 9 vs 12 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 3 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Saudi Arabia vs Yemen). Saudi Arabia's navy is officially the Royal Saudi Navy, while Yemen's is the Yemeni Navy.
Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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Yemeni Navy 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Navy |
| Total ships | 31 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Yemeni ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 12 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
Saudi Arabia has a larger navy with 34 ships compared to Yemen's 31 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Yemen's 0.