Navy comparison: Belgium vs Ireland
Belgian Navy 🇧🇪
| Official Name | Belgian Navy |
| Total ships | 9 |
| Active ships | 9 |
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Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 |
| Active ships | 31 |
| Naval Ensign |
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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 | |
Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Belgium or Ireland?
Ireland has a larger navy with 36 ships compared to Belgium's 9 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Belgium or Ireland?
Belgium operates 2 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Belgium and Ireland navies compare in size?
Ireland's navy is 4.0 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total ships (36 vs 9).

