Navy comparison: Germany vs Sweden
Sweden's 319-ship navy outnumbers Germany's 71 vessels (4.5x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 5 submarines, 11 vs 0 frigates, 5 vs 7 corvettes, 10 vs 14 patrol boats, 12 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Germany vs Sweden). Germany's navy is officially the German Navy, while Sweden's is the Swedish Navy.
German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 as of 2025 |
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Swedish Navy 🇸🇪
| Official Name | Swedish Navy |
| Total ships | 319 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 319 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 | |
Swedish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 5 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 14 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 284 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Sweden?
Sweden has a larger navy with 319 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Sweden?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Sweden's 5.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Sweden?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.
How do the Germany and Sweden navies compare in size?
Sweden's navy is 4.5 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (319 vs 71).