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Navy comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Sweden Sweden

Germany operates 45 warships compared to 32 for Sweden. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 72 and 263.

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 5 categories

Naval ensign of Sweden SwedenWorld #38 12.7
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 7
  • 12 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 7
  • 10 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 20 Support shipsnot scored 23
  • 7 Other shipsnot scored 206
Germany Sweden 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 Sweden Ratio
Official name German Navy Swedish Navy
Total ships 72 263 🇸🇪 3.7×
Active ships 72 261 🇸🇪 3.6×
On order / planned 23 24 🇸🇪 ≈
Submarines 6 4 🇩🇪 1.5×
Principal surface combatants 11 0 🇩🇪
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Corvettes 6 7 🇸🇪 1.2×
Patrol boats 10 14 🇸🇪 1.4×
Mine warfare 12 7 🇩🇪 1.7×
Auxiliaries 27 229 🇸🇪 8.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇪 GermanyType 212-class ×6Baden-Württemberg-class ×4Braunschweig-class ×6
🇸🇪 SwedenGötland-class ×3Visby-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Sweden?
Germany has a larger navy with 45 warships in service compared to Sweden's 32.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Sweden?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Sweden's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Sweden?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.