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Navy comparison: Flag of Bulgaria Bulgaria vs Flag of Serbia Serbia

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Bulgaria Serbia
Official name Bulgarian Navy Serbian River Flotilla
Total ships 45 (2026) 30 (2026)
Active ships 20 30
Naval ensign Ensign of Bulgaria navy —
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇧🇬 Bulgariaas of 2026
  • Frigates 6
  • Corvettes 3
  • Mine Warfare ships 17
  • Support ships 16
  • Other ships 3
🇷🇸 Serbiaas of 2026
  • Coastal boats 8
  • Mine Warfare ships 4
  • Support ships 3
  • Other ships 15

Overview

Bulgaria operates a fleet of 45 ships compared to 30 for Serbia. Of these, 20 and 30 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 frigates, 3 vs 0 corvettes, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 17 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Bulgaria vs Serbia).

Bulgaria's navy is officially the Bulgarian Navy, while Serbia's is the Serbian River Flotilla.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bulgaria or Serbia?
Bulgaria has a larger navy with 45 ships compared to Serbia's 30 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Bulgaria or Serbia?
Bulgaria operates 6 frigates compared to Serbia's 0.
How do the Bulgaria and Serbia navies compare in size?
Bulgaria's navy is 1.5 times larger than Serbia's in terms of total ships (45 vs 30).