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Navy comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Ukraine Ukraine

Germany's 45 warships outnumber Ukraine's 21 (2.1:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 72 and 159.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Germany GermanyWorld #11 26.1
SEAS Index / 100

Germany leads on 4 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Ukraine UkraineWorld #54 7.1
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 12 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 6
  • 10 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 20 Support shipsnot scored 16
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 7 Other shipsnot scored 0
Germany Ukraine 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 Ukraine Ratio
Official name German Navy Ukrainian Navy
Total ships 72 159 🇺🇦 2.2×
Active ships 72 38 🇩🇪 1.9×
On order / planned 23 15 🇩🇪 1.5×
Submarines 6 0 🇩🇪
Principal surface combatants 11 0 🇩🇪
Amphibious ships 0 1 🇺🇦
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Corvettes 6 0 🇩🇪
Patrol boats 10 14 🇺🇦 1.4×
Mine warfare 12 6 🇩🇪 2.0×
Auxiliaries 27 17 🇩🇪 1.6×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇪 GermanyType 212-class ×6Baden-Württemberg-class ×4Braunschweig-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Ukraine?
Germany has a larger navy with 45 warships in service compared to Ukraine's 21.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Ukraine?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Ukraine?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Germany and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Germany's navy is 2.1 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total ships (45 vs 21).