Navy comparison: Denmark vs France

Denmark operates a fleet of 127 ships compared to 138 for France. Of these, 127 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 9 vs 12 frigates, 42 vs 3 amphibious ships, 38 vs 26 patrol boats, 0 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Denmark vs France). Denmark's navy is officially the Royal Danish Navy, while France's is the French Navy.

Royal Danish Navy 🇩🇰

Official Name Royal Danish Navy
Total ships 127 as of 2025
Active ships 127 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Denmark navy

French Navy 🇫🇷

Official Name French Navy
Total ships 138 as of 2025
Active ships 133 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of France navy

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

French ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 9
Aircraft carriers 1
Destroyers 10
Cruisers 0
Frigates 12
Corvettes 0
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 26
Amphibious ships 3
Mine Warfare ships 19
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 58
Other ships 0

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Denmark or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Denmark's 127 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Denmark or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Denmark's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Denmark or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Denmark's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Denmark or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Denmark's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Denmark or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Denmark's 9.