Navy comparison: Bulgaria vs Sweden
Overview
Sweden's 319-ship navy outnumbers Bulgaria's 45 vessels (7.1x advantage). Of these, 20 and 319 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 5 submarines, 6 vs 0 frigates, 3 vs 7 corvettes, 2 vs 0 amphibious ships, 0 vs 14 patrol boats, 17 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Bulgaria vs Sweden).
Bulgaria's navy is officially the Bulgarian Navy, while Sweden's is the Swedish Navy.
Bulgarian Navy 🇧🇬
| Official Name | Bulgarian Navy |
| Total ships | 45 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 20 as of 2026 |
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Swedish Navy 🇸🇪
| Official Name | Swedish Navy |
| Total ships | 319 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 319 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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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 | |
Swedish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 5 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 14 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 284 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bulgaria or Sweden?
Sweden has a larger navy with 319 ships compared to Bulgaria's 45 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bulgaria or Sweden?
Sweden operates more submarines with 5 compared to Bulgaria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bulgaria or Sweden?
Bulgaria operates 6 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.
How do the Bulgaria and Sweden navies compare in size?
Sweden's navy is 7.1 times larger than Bulgaria's in terms of total ships (319 vs 45).