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Navy comparison: Flag of Cyprus Cyprus vs Flag of United Kingdom United Kingdom

United Kingdom's 163-ship navy outnumbers Cyprus's 12 vessels (14:1 advantage). Of these, 11 and 62 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Cyprus CyprusWorld #76 3.5
SEAS Index / 100

United Kingdom leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of United Kingdom United KingdomWorld #6 42.5
  • 0 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 2
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 6
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 10
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 5
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 7
  • 9 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 26
  • 2 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 1
Cyprus United Kingdom Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Cyprus United Kingdom Ratio
Official name Cyprus Navy Royal Navy
Total ships 12 163 🇬🇧 14×
Active ships 11 62 🇬🇧 5.6×
On order / planned 1 16 🇬🇧 16×
Submarines 0 10 🇬🇧
Principal surface combatants 0 11 🇬🇧
Aircraft carriers 0 2 🇬🇧
Amphibious ships 0 2 🇬🇧
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
Patrol boats 9 26 🇬🇧 2.9×
Mine warfare 0 7 🇬🇧
Coastal boats 2 0 🇨🇾
Auxiliaries 0 4 🇬🇧
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇬🇧 United KingdomQueen Elizabeth-class ×2Astute-class ×6Daring-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a larger navy with 163 ships compared to Cyprus's 12 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more submarines with 15 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates 18 frigates compared to Cyprus's 0.
How do the Cyprus and United Kingdom navies compare in size?
United Kingdom's navy is 13.6 times larger than Cyprus's in terms of total ships (163 vs 12).