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Navy comparison: Flag of Bulgaria Bulgaria vs Flag of Ireland Ireland

Bulgaria operates a fleet of 45 ships compared to 38 for Ireland. Of these, 20 and 32 are in active service respectively.

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Naval ensign of Bulgaria BulgariaWorld #52 15.3
SEAS Index / 100

Bulgaria leads on 3 of 4 categories

Naval ensign of Ireland IrelandWorld #72 6.6
  • 5 Frigatesweight ×30 0
  • 3 Corvettesweight ×15 0
  • 10 Mine warfareweight ×5 0
  • 0 Patrol boatsweight ×2 23
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 2 Other shipsnot scored 0
Bulgaria Ireland 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
Bulgaria Ireland Ratio
Official name Bulgarian Navy Irish Naval Service
Total ships 45 38 🇧🇬 1.2×
Active ships 20 32 🇮🇪 1.6×
On order / planned 7 3 🇧🇬 2.3×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 5 0 🇧🇬
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Corvettes 3 0 🇧🇬
Patrol boats 0 23 🇮🇪
Mine warfare 10 0 🇧🇬
Auxiliaries 2 9 🇮🇪 4.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇬 BulgariaWielingen-class ×3Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bulgaria or Ireland?
Bulgaria has a larger navy with 45 ships compared to Ireland's 38 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Bulgaria or Ireland?
Bulgaria operates 6 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.