Navy comparison: Iran vs Yemen
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Yemen's 31 vessels (3.1x advantage). Of these, 97 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 0 frigates, 9 vs 1 corvettes, 24 vs 4 amphibious ships, 21 vs 12 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 1 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Yemen). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Yemen's is the Yemeni Navy.
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2025 |
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Yemeni Navy 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Navy |
| Total ships | 31 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
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 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Yemen?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Yemen's 31 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Yemen?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Yemen's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Yemen?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Yemen's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Yemen?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Yemen's 0.
How do the Iran and Yemen navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 3.1 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (97 vs 31).