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Navy comparison: Flag of Bulgaria Bulgaria vs Flag of Greece Greece

Greece's 70 warships outnumber Bulgaria's 18 (3.9:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 37 and 142.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Bulgaria BulgariaWorld #50 8.4
SEAS Index / 100

Greece leads on 5 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Greece GreeceWorld #18 20.5
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 8
  • 4 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 14
  • 4 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 7
  • 10 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 0 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 6
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 33
  • 16 Support shipsnot scored 32
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 8
  • 2 Other shipsnot scored 32
Bulgaria Greece 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
Bulgaria Greece Ratio
Official name Bulgarian Navy Hellenic Navy
Total ships 37 142 🇬🇷 3.8×
Active ships 36 142 🇬🇷 3.9×
On order / planned 7 4 🇧🇬 1.8×
Submarines 0 8 🇬🇷
Principal surface combatants 4 14 🇬🇷 3.5×
Amphibious ships 0 7 🇬🇷
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Corvettes 4 0 🇧🇬
Patrol boats 0 6 🇬🇷
Mine warfare 10 2 🇧🇬 5.0×
Coastal boats 0 33 🇬🇷
Auxiliaries 18 72 🇬🇷 4.0×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇬 BulgariaWielingen-class ×3Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class ×2
🇬🇷 GreeceType 209-class ×4Kortenaer-class ×8Jason-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece has a larger navy with 70 warships in service compared to Bulgaria's 18.
Which navy has more submarines, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece operates more submarines with 8 compared to Bulgaria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece operates 14 frigates compared to Bulgaria's 4.
How do the Bulgaria and Greece navies compare in size?
Greece's navy is 3.9 times larger than Bulgaria's in terms of total ships (70 vs 18).