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Navy comparison: Flag of Denmark Denmark vs Flag of Finland Finland

Denmark's 52 warships outnumber Finland's 26 (2.0:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 109 and 194.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Denmark DenmarkWorld #29 16.2
SEAS Index / 100

Denmark leads on 2 of 4 categories

Naval ensign of Finland FinlandWorld #48 8.8
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 18
  • 39 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 8
  • 14 Support shipsnot scored 32
  • 43 Other shipsnot scored 136
Denmark Finland 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
Denmark Finland Ratio
Official name Royal Danish Navy Finnish Navy
Total ships 109 194 🇫🇮 1.8×
Active ships 109 194 🇫🇮 1.8×
On order / planned 5 22 🇫🇮 4.4×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 9 0 🇩🇰
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Patrol boats 39 0 🇩🇰
Mine warfare 4 18 🇫🇮 4.5×
Coastal boats 0 8 🇫🇮
Auxiliaries 57 168 🇫🇮 2.9×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇰 DenmarkThetis-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Denmark or Finland?
Denmark has a larger navy with 52 warships in service compared to Finland's 26.
Which navy has more frigates, Denmark or Finland?
Denmark operates 9 frigates compared to Finland's 0.
How do the Denmark and Finland navies compare in size?
Denmark's navy is 2.0 times larger than Finland's in terms of total ships (52 vs 26).