Navy comparison: 
Brazil vs 
Venezuela
Brazil operates a fleet of 75 ships compared to 49 for Venezuela. Of these, 66 and 45 are in active service respectively.
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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
| Brazil | Venezuela | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Brazilian Navy | Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela | |
| Total ships | 75 | 49 | 🇧🇷 1.5× |
| Active ships | 66 | 45 | 🇧🇷 1.5× |
| On order / planned | 3 | 0 | 🇧🇷 |
| Submarines | 5 | 0 | 🇧🇷 |
| Principal surface combatants | 7 | 0 | 🇧🇷 |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | 3 | — |
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| Corvettes | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇷 |
| Patrol boats | 23 | 25 | 🇻🇪 1.1× |
| Mine warfare | 4 | 0 | 🇧🇷 |
| Coastal boats | 0 | 7 | 🇻🇪 |
| Auxiliaries | 23 | 10 | 🇧🇷 2.3× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil has a larger navy with 75 ships compared to Venezuela's 49 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil operates more submarines with 7 compared to Venezuela's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil operates 10 frigates compared to Venezuela's 1.
How do the Brazil and Venezuela navies compare in size?
Brazil's navy is 1.5 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total ships (75 vs 49).