Navy comparison: Denmark vs Spain
Overview
Denmark operates a fleet of 127 ships compared to 78 for Spain.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 3 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 9 vs 11 frigates, 42 vs 2 amphibious ships, 38 vs 24 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Denmark vs Spain).
Denmark's navy is officially the Royal Danish Navy, while Spain's is the Spanish Navy.
Royal Danish Navy 🇩🇰
| Official Name | Royal Danish Navy |
| Total ships | 127 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 127 as of 2025 |
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Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2025 |
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Danish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 38 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 37 | |
Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Denmark or Spain?
Denmark has a larger navy with 127 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Denmark or Spain?
Spain operates more submarines with 3 compared to Denmark's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Denmark or Spain?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Denmark's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Denmark or Spain?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Denmark's 9.
How do the Denmark and Spain navies compare in size?
Denmark's navy is 1.6 times larger than Spain's in terms of total ships (127 vs 78).