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Navy comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Finland Finland

Germany operates 45 warships compared to 26 for Finland. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 72 and 194.

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 Finland FinlandWorld #48 8.8
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 12 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 18
  • 10 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 8
  • 20 Support shipsnot scored 32
  • 7 Other shipsnot scored 136
Germany Finland 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 Finland Ratio
Official name German Navy Finnish Navy
Total ships 72 194 🇫🇮 2.7×
Active ships 72 194 🇫🇮 2.7×
On order / planned 23 22 🇩🇪 ≈
Submarines 6 0 🇩🇪
Principal surface combatants 11 0 🇩🇪
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Corvettes 6 0 🇩🇪
Patrol boats 10 0 🇩🇪
Mine warfare 12 18 🇫🇮 1.5×
Coastal boats 0 8 🇫🇮
Auxiliaries 27 168 🇫🇮 6.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇪 GermanyType 212-class ×6Baden-Württemberg-class ×4Braunschweig-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Finland?
Germany has a larger navy with 45 warships in service compared to Finland's 26.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Finland?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Finland?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Finland's 0.
How do the Germany and Finland navies compare in size?
Germany's navy is 1.7 times larger than Finland's in terms of total ships (45 vs 26).