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Navy comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Netherlands Netherlands

Germany's 45 warships outnumber Netherlands's 18 (2.5:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 72 and 109.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Germany GermanyWorld #10 26.7
SEAS Index / 100

Germany leads on 4 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Netherlands NetherlandsWorld #27 17.4
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 3
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 5
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 12 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 10 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 4
  • 20 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 7 Other shipsnot scored 81
Germany Netherlands 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 Netherlands Ratio
Official name German Navy Royal Netherlands Navy
Total ships 72 109 🇳🇱 1.5×
Active ships 72 108 🇳🇱 1.5×
On order / planned 27 26 🇩🇪 ≈
Submarines 6 3 🇩🇪 2.0×
Principal surface combatants 11 5 🇩🇪 2.2×
Amphibious ships 0 2 🇳🇱
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Corvettes 6 0 🇩🇪
Patrol boats 10 4 🇩🇪 2.5×
Mine warfare 12 4 🇩🇪 3.0×
Auxiliaries 27 90 🇳🇱 3.3×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇪 GermanyType 212-class ×6Baden-Württemberg-class ×4Braunschweig-class ×6
🇳🇱 NetherlandsWalrus-class ×3De Zeven Provinciën-class ×4Rotterdam-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Netherlands?
Germany has a larger navy with 45 warships in service compared to Netherlands's 18.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Netherlands?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Netherlands?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Netherlands's 5.
How do the Germany and Netherlands navies compare in size?
Germany's navy is 2.5 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (45 vs 18).