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Navy comparison: Flag of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia vs Flag of Yemen Yemen

Saudi Arabia's 67 warships outnumber Yemen's 16 (4.2:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 69 and 30.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Saudi Arabia Saudi ArabiaWorld #24 18.2
SEAS Index / 100

Saudi Arabia leads on 3 of 4 categories

Naval ensign of Yemen YemenWorld #63 5.3
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 9 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 48 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 11
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 0
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 4
Saudi Arabia Yemen Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Saudi Arabia Yemen Ratio
Official name Royal Saudi Navy Yemeni Navy
Total ships 69 30 🇸🇦 2.3×
Active ships 69 20 🇸🇦 3.5×
On order / planned 7 0 🇸🇦
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 7 0 🇸🇦
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Corvettes 9 0 🇸🇦
Patrol boats 48 11 🇸🇦 4.4×
Mine warfare 3 5 🇾🇪 1.7×
Auxiliaries 2 4 🇾🇪 2.0×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaAl Madinah-class ×4Avante 2200-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
Saudi Arabia has a larger navy with 67 warships in service compared to Yemen's 16.
Which navy has more frigates, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
Saudi Arabia operates 7 frigates compared to Yemen's 0.
How do the Saudi Arabia and Yemen navies compare in size?
Saudi Arabia's navy is 4.2 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (67 vs 16).