Navy comparison: Colombia vs Venezuela
Colombia's 237-ship navy outnumbers Venezuela's 44 vessels (5.4x advantage). Of these, 232 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 3 submarines, 9 vs 1 frigates, 2 vs 0 corvettes, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 219 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 coastal boats (Colombia vs Venezuela). Colombia's navy is officially the Colombian National Navy, while Venezuela's is the Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela.
Colombian National Navy 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian National Navy |
| Total ships | 237 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 232 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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Colombian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 219 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
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 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Colombia or Venezuela?
Colombia has a larger navy with 237 ships compared to Venezuela's 44 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Colombia or Venezuela?
Colombia operates more submarines with 4 compared to Venezuela's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Colombia or Venezuela?
Colombia operates 9 frigates compared to Venezuela's 1.
How do the Colombia and Venezuela navies compare in size?
Colombia's navy is 5.4 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total ships (237 vs 44).