Navy comparison: 
Belgium vs 
Portugal
Portugal's 46-ship navy outnumbers Belgium's 16 vessels (2.9:1 advantage). Of these, 9 and 34 are in active service respectively.
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Belgium
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Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Belgium | Portugal | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Belgian Navy | Portuguese Navy | |
| Total ships | 16 | 46 | 🇵🇹 2.9× |
| Active ships | 9 | 34 | 🇵🇹 3.8× |
| On order / planned | 6 | 12 | 🇵🇹 2.0× |
| Submarines | 0 | 2 | 🇵🇹 |
| Principal surface combatants | 2 | 5 | 🇵🇹 2.5× |
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| Patrol boats | 2 | 19 | 🇵🇹 9.5× |
| Mine warfare | 5 | 0 | 🇧🇪 |
| Auxiliaries | 0 | 8 | 🇵🇹 |
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🇧🇪 BelgiumKarel Doorman-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Belgium or Portugal?
Portugal has a larger navy with 46 ships compared to Belgium's 16 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Belgium or Portugal?
Portugal operates more submarines with 2 compared to Belgium's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Belgium or Portugal?
Portugal operates 8 frigates compared to Belgium's 4.
How do the Belgium and Portugal navies compare in size?
Portugal's navy is 2.9 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total ships (46 vs 16).