Navy comparison: Yemen vs South Africa
Yemen operates a fleet of 31 ships compared to 49 for South Africa. Of these, 29 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 3 submarines, 0 vs 4 frigates, 1 vs 0 corvettes, 4 vs 0 amphibious ships, 12 vs 33 patrol boats, 8 vs 0 coastal boats, 6 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Yemen vs South Africa). Yemen's navy is officially the Yemeni Navy, while South Africa's is the South African Navy.
Yemeni Navy 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Navy |
| Total ships | 31 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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South African Navy 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Navy |
| Total ships | 49 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
Yemeni ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 12 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
South African ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 33 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Yemen or South Africa?
South Africa has a larger navy with 49 ships compared to Yemen's 31 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Yemen or South Africa?
South Africa operates more submarines with 3 compared to Yemen's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Yemen or South Africa?
South Africa operates 4 frigates compared to Yemen's 0.
How do the Yemen and South Africa navies compare in size?
South Africa's navy is 1.6 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (49 vs 31).