Navy comparison: 
El Salvador vs 
Venezuela
El Salvador operates a fleet of 31 ships compared to 49 for Venezuela. Of these, 29 and 45 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
El SalvadorWorld #69
6.9
SEAS Index / 100
Venezuela leads on 2 of 3 categories
VenezuelaWorld #61
9.4
El Salvador
Venezuela
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| El Salvador | Venezuela | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Navy of El Salvador | Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela | |
| Total ships | 31 | 49 | 🇻🇪 1.6× |
| Active ships | 29 | 45 | 🇻🇪 1.6× |
| On order / planned | 2 | 0 | 🇸🇻 |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 0 | — |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 3 | 🇻🇪 |
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| Patrol boats | 25 | 25 | — |
| Coastal boats | 0 | 7 | 🇻🇪 |
| Auxiliaries | 4 | 10 | 🇻🇪 2.5× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, El Salvador or Venezuela?
Venezuela has a larger navy with 49 ships compared to El Salvador's 31 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, El Salvador or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates more submarines with 2 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 1.6 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total ships (49 vs 31).