Navy comparison: 
Turkmenistan vs 
Yemen
Turkmenistan's 34 warships outnumber Yemen's 16 (2.1:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 45 and 30.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Turkmenistan
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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
| Turkmenistan | Yemen | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Turkmen Naval Forces | Yemeni Navy | |
| Total ships | 45 | 30 | 🇹🇲 1.5× |
| Active ships | 45 | 20 | 🇹🇲 2.2× |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Corvettes | 3 | 0 | 🇹🇲 |
| Patrol boats | 15 | 11 | 🇹🇲 1.4× |
| Mine warfare | 0 | 5 | 🇾🇪 |
| Coastal boats | 16 | 0 | 🇹🇲 |
| Auxiliaries | 11 | 4 | 🇹🇲 2.8× |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇹🇲 TurkmenistanProject 1241.1 Molniya-class ×2
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Turkmenistan or Yemen?
Turkmenistan has a larger navy with 34 warships in service compared to Yemen's 16.
How do the Turkmenistan and Yemen navies compare in size?
Turkmenistan's navy is 2.1 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (34 vs 16).