Navy comparison: Germany vs Ireland
Germany operates a fleet of 71 ships compared to 36 for Ireland. Of these, 71 and 31 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 11 vs 0 frigates, 5 vs 0 corvettes, 10 vs 29 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Germany vs Ireland). Germany's navy is officially the German Navy, while Ireland's is the Irish Naval Service.
German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 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 |
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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 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Ireland?
Germany has a larger navy with 71 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Ireland?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Ireland?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Germany and Ireland navies compare in size?
Germany's navy is 2.0 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (71 vs 36).