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Navy comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Spain Spain

Germany operates 45 warships compared to 43 for Spain. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 72 and 84.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Germany GermanyWorld #11 26.2
SEAS Index / 100

Germany leads on 4 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Spain SpainWorld #17 20.6
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 11
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 3
  • 12 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 6
  • 10 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 21
  • 20 Support shipsnot scored 8
  • 7 Other shipsnot scored 33
Germany Spain 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
Germany Spain Ratio
Official name German Navy Spanish Navy
Total ships 72 84 🇪🇸 1.2×
Active ships 72 84 🇪🇸 1.2×
On order / planned 23 13 🇩🇪 1.8×
Submarines 6 2 🇩🇪 3.0×
Principal surface combatants 11 11 —
Amphibious ships 0 3 🇪🇸
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Corvettes 6 0 🇩🇪
Patrol boats 10 21 🇪🇸 2.1×
Mine warfare 12 6 🇩🇪 2.0×
Auxiliaries 27 41 🇪🇸 1.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇪 GermanyType 212-class ×6Baden-Württemberg-class ×4Braunschweig-class ×6
🇪🇸 SpainAgosta-class ×1Santa María-class ×6Galicia-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Spain?
Germany has a larger navy with 45 warships in service compared to Spain's 43.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Spain?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Spain's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Spain?
Germany and Spain both operate 11 frigates.