Navy comparison: Australia vs Sweden
Sweden's 319-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (7.8x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 5 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 14 patrol boats, 4 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Sweden). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Sweden's is the Swedish 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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Swedish Navy 🇸🇪
| Official Name | Swedish Navy |
| Total ships | 319 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 319 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 | |
Swedish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 5 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 14 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 284 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Sweden?
Sweden has a larger navy with 319 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Sweden?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to Sweden's 5.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Sweden?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Sweden's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Sweden?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.
How do the Australia and Sweden navies compare in size?
Sweden's navy is 7.8 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (319 vs 41).