Navy comparison: El Salvador vs Venezuela
El Salvador operates a fleet of 29 ships compared to 44 for Venezuela. Of these, 26 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 3 submarines, 0 vs 1 frigates, 4 vs 4 amphibious ships, 24 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 coastal boats (El Salvador vs Venezuela). El Salvador's navy is officially the Navy of El Salvador, while Venezuela's is the Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela.
Navy of El Salvador 🇸🇻
| Official Name | Navy of El Salvador |
| Total ships | 29 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 26 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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Salvadorian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, El Salvador or Venezuela?
Venezuela has a larger navy with 44 ships compared to El Salvador's 29 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, El Salvador or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates more submarines with 3 compared to El Salvador's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, El Salvador or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates 1 frigates compared to El Salvador's 0.
How do the El Salvador and Venezuela navies compare in size?
Venezuela's navy is 1.5 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total ships (44 vs 29).