Navy comparison: Cyprus vs Ireland
Overview
Ireland's 36-ship navy outnumbers Cyprus's 12 vessels (3.0x advantage). Of these, 11 and 31 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 10 vs 29 patrol boats, 2 vs 0 coastal boats (Cyprus vs Ireland).
Cyprus's navy is officially the Cyprus Navy, while Ireland's is the Irish Naval Service.
Cyprus Navy 🇨🇾
| Official Name | Cyprus Navy |
| Total ships | 12 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 11 as of 2025 |
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Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 31 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Cypriot ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 2 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Cyprus or Ireland?
Ireland has a larger navy with 36 ships compared to Cyprus's 12 ships.
How do the Cyprus and Ireland navies compare in size?
Ireland's navy is 3.0 times larger than Cyprus's in terms of total ships (36 vs 12).