Navy comparison: Australia vs Finland
Finland's 230-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (5.6x advantage). Of these, 41 and 200 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 12 corvettes, 3 vs 149 amphibious ships, 13 vs 0 patrol boats, 4 vs 18 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Finland). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Finland's is the Finnish Navy.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2025 |
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Finnish Navy 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Navy |
| Total ships | 230 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 200 as of 2025 |
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Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Finnish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 149 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 40 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Finland?
Finland has a larger navy with 230 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Finland?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Finland?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Finland?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Finland's 0.
How do the Australia and Finland navies compare in size?
Finland's navy is 5.6 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (230 vs 41).