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Navy comparison: Flag of Belgium Belgium vs Flag of Norway Norway

Norway's 52 warships outnumber Belgium's 9 (5.8:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 9 and 60.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Belgium BelgiumWorld #56 6.9
SEAS Index / 100

Norway leads on 6 of 6 categories

Flag of Norway NorwayWorld #25 18.1
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 4
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 2 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 25
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 6
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 3
Belgium Norway 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 Norway Ratio
Official name Belgian Navy Royal Norwegian Navy
Total ships 9 60 🇳🇴 6.7×
Active ships 9 60 🇳🇴 6.7×
On order / planned 8 13 🇳🇴 1.6×
Submarines 0 6 🇳🇴
Principal surface combatants 2 4 🇳🇴 2.0×
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Corvettes 0 6 🇳🇴
Patrol boats 2 25 🇳🇴 12×
Mine warfare 5 5 —
Coastal boats 0 6 🇳🇴
Auxiliaries 0 8 🇳🇴
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇪 BelgiumKarel Doorman-class ×2
🇳🇴 NorwayUla-class ×6Fridtjof Nansen-class ×4Skjold-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Belgium or Norway?
Norway has a larger navy with 52 warships in service compared to Belgium's 9.
Which navy has more submarines, Belgium or Norway?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to Belgium's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Belgium or Norway?
Norway operates 4 frigates compared to Belgium's 2.
How do the Belgium and Norway navies compare in size?
Norway's navy is 5.8 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total ships (52 vs 9).