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Navy comparison: Flag of Cyprus Cyprus vs Flag of Ireland Ireland

Ireland's 24 warships outnumber Cyprus's 11 (2.2:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 11 and 35.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Cyprus CyprusWorld #76 3.4
SEAS Index / 100

Ireland leads on 1 of 2 categories

Naval ensign of Ireland IrelandWorld #60 6.0
  • 7 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 4 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 9
Cyprus Ireland 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 Ireland Ratio
Official name Cyprus Navy Irish Naval Service
Total ships 11 35 🇮🇪 3.2×
Active ships 11 33 🇮🇪 3.0×
On order / planned 1 3 🇮🇪 3.0×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
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Patrol boats 7 24 🇮🇪 3.4×
Coastal boats 4 0 🇨🇾
Auxiliaries 0 9 🇮🇪
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Cyprus or Ireland?
Ireland has a larger navy with 24 warships in service compared to Cyprus's 11.
How do the Cyprus and Ireland navies compare in size?
Ireland's navy is 2.2 times larger than Cyprus's in terms of total ships (24 vs 11).