Navy comparison: Bulgaria vs Greece
Greece's 157-ship navy outnumbers Bulgaria's 45 vessels (3.5x advantage). Of these, 20 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 10 submarines, 6 vs 16 frigates, 3 vs 0 corvettes, 2 vs 26 amphibious ships, 0 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 36 coastal boats, 17 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Bulgaria vs Greece). Bulgaria's navy is officially the Bulgarian Navy, while Greece's is the Hellenic Navy.
Bulgarian Navy 🇧🇬
| Official Name | Bulgarian Navy |
| Total ships | 45 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 20 as of 2026 |
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Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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Bulgarian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 17 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 16 | |
| Other ships | 1 | |
Greek ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 16 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 36 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 26 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 8 | |
| Support ships | 34 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece has a larger navy with 157 ships compared to Bulgaria's 45 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece operates more submarines with 10 compared to Bulgaria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece operates 16 frigates compared to Bulgaria's 6.
How do the Bulgaria and Greece navies compare in size?
Greece's navy is 3.5 times larger than Bulgaria's in terms of total ships (157 vs 45).