Navy comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Yemen
United Arab Emirates's 87-ship navy outnumbers Yemen's 31 vessels (2.8:1 advantage). Of these, 83 and 29 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
United Arab EmiratesWorld #40
12.1
SEAS Index / 100
United Arab Emirates leads overall, ahead on 2 of 5 categories
YemenWorld #64
5.5
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
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
| United Arab Emirates | Yemen | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Navy | Yemeni Navy | |
| Total ships | 87 | 31 | 🇦🇪 2.8× |
| Active ships | 83 | 29 | 🇦🇪 2.9× |
| On order / planned | 4 | 0 | 🇦🇪 |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 0 | — |
| Amphibious ships | 10 | 0 | 🇦🇪 |
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| Corvettes | 11 | 0 | 🇦🇪 |
| Patrol boats | 39 | 12 | 🇦🇪 3.2× |
| Mine warfare | 2 | 5 | 🇾🇪 2.5× |
| Coastal boats | 0 | 8 | 🇾🇪 |
| Auxiliaries | 21 | 4 | 🇦🇪 5.2× |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesBaynunah-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Yemen?
United Arab Emirates has a larger navy with 87 ships compared to Yemen's 31 ships.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Yemen navies compare in size?
United Arab Emirates's navy is 2.8 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (87 vs 31).