Navy comparison: Germany vs France
Overview
Germany operates a fleet of 71 ships compared to 139 for France. Of these, 71 and 134 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 10 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 11 vs 12 frigates, 5 vs 0 corvettes, 0 vs 3 amphibious ships, 10 vs 26 patrol boats, 12 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Germany vs France).
Germany's navy is officially the German Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 as of 2025 |
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French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 139 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 134 as of 2025 |
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German ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Germany or France?
France has a larger navy with 139 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or France?
France operates more submarines with 10 compared to Germany's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Germany or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Germany or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Germany's 11.
How do the Germany and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 2.0 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (139 vs 71).