Navy comparison: Brazil vs Portugal
Brazil's 76-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 68 and 36 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 2 submarines, 12 vs 5 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 24 vs 19 patrol boats, 5 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs Portugal). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 as of 2025 |
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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or Portugal?
Brazil has a larger navy with 76 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Portugal?
Brazil operates more submarines with 7 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Portugal?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the Brazil and Portugal navies compare in size?
Brazil's navy is 2.1 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (76 vs 36).