Navy comparison: Belgium vs France
France's 138-ship navy outnumbers Belgium's 9 vessels (15:1 advantage). Of these, 9 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 2 vs 12 frigates, 0 vs 3 amphibious ships, 2 vs 26 patrol boats, 5 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Belgium vs France). Belgium's navy is officially the Belgian Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Belgian Navy 🇧🇪
| Official Name | Belgian Navy |
| Total ships | 9 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 9 as of 2025 |
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French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Belgian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 2 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Belgium or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Belgium's 9 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Belgium or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Belgium's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Belgium or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Belgium's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Belgium or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Belgium's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Belgium or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Belgium's 2.
How do the Belgium and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 15.3 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total ships (138 vs 9).