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Navy comparison: Flag of Denmark Denmark vs Flag of Croatia Croatia

Denmark's 52 warships outnumber Croatia's 14 (3.7:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 109 and 31.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Denmark DenmarkWorld #29 16.3
SEAS Index / 100

Denmark leads on 3 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Croatia CroatiaWorld #66 5.1
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 1
  • 39 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 6
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 5
  • 14 Support shipsnot scored 2
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 43 Other shipsnot scored 14
Denmark Croatia 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 Croatia Ratio
Official name Royal Danish Navy Croatian Navy
Total ships 109 31 🇩🇰 3.5×
Active ships 109 31 🇩🇰 3.5×
On order / planned 5 3 🇩🇰 1.7×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 9 0 🇩🇰
Amphibious ships 0 2 🇭🇷
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
Patrol boats 39 6 🇩🇰 6.5×
Mine warfare 4 1 🇩🇰 4.0×
Coastal boats 0 5 🇭🇷
Auxiliaries 57 17 🇩🇰 3.4×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇰 DenmarkThetis-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Denmark or Croatia?
Denmark has a larger navy with 52 warships in service compared to Croatia's 14.
Which navy has more frigates, Denmark or Croatia?
Denmark operates 9 frigates compared to Croatia's 0.
How do the Denmark and Croatia navies compare in size?
Denmark's navy is 3.7 times larger than Croatia's in terms of total ships (52 vs 14).