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 |
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French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 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 | |
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 | |
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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.