Navy comparison: Bulgaria vs Romania

Bulgaria operates a fleet of 45 ships compared to 38 for Romania. Of these, 20 and 32 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 4 submarines, 6 vs 3 frigates, 3 vs 8 corvettes, 2 vs 0 amphibious ships, 0 vs 2 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 17 vs 7 mine warfare ships (Bulgaria vs Romania). Bulgaria's navy is officially the Bulgarian Navy, while Romania's is the Romanian Naval Forces.

Bulgarian Navy 🇧🇬

Official Name Bulgarian Navy
Total ships 45 as of 2026
Active ships 20 as of 2026
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Bulgaria navy

Romanian Naval Forces 🇷🇴

Official Name Romanian Naval Forces
Total ships 38 as of 2026
Active ships 32 as of 2026
Naval Ensign

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

Romanian ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 4
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 3
Corvettes 8
Coastal boats 8
Patrol boats 2
Amphibious ships 0
Mine Warfare ships 7
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 6
Other ships 0

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bulgaria or Romania?
Bulgaria has a larger navy with 45 ships compared to Romania's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bulgaria or Romania?
Romania operates more submarines with 4 compared to Bulgaria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bulgaria or Romania?
Bulgaria operates 6 frigates compared to Romania's 3.