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Navy comparison: Flag of Belgium Belgium vs Flag of Cyprus Cyprus

Belgium operates a fleet of 16 ships compared to 12 for Cyprus. Of these, 9 and 11 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Belgium BelgiumWorld #58 6.9
SEAS Index / 100

Belgium leads on 2 of 4 categories

Naval ensign of Cyprus CyprusWorld #76 3.5
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 2 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 2
Belgium Cyprus 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
Belgium Cyprus Ratio
Official name Belgian Navy Cyprus Navy
Total ships 16 12 🇧🇪 1.3×
Active ships 9 11 🇨🇾 1.2×
On order / planned 6 1 🇧🇪 6.0×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 2 0 🇧🇪
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Patrol boats 2 9 🇨🇾 4.5×
Mine warfare 5 0 🇧🇪
Coastal boats 0 2 🇨🇾
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇪 BelgiumKarel Doorman-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Belgium or Cyprus?
Belgium has a larger navy with 16 ships compared to Cyprus's 12 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Belgium or Cyprus?
Belgium operates 4 frigates compared to Cyprus's 0.