Navy comparison: 
Denmark vs 
Ireland
Denmark's 52 warships outnumber Ireland's 24 (2.2:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 109 and 35.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
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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 | Ireland | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Danish Navy | Irish Naval Service | |
| Total ships | 109 | 35 | 🇩🇰 3.1× |
| Active ships | 109 | 33 | 🇩🇰 3.3× |
| On order / planned | 5 | 3 | 🇩🇰 1.7× |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 9 | 0 | 🇩🇰 |
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| Patrol boats | 39 | 24 | 🇩🇰 1.6× |
| Mine warfare | 4 | 0 | 🇩🇰 |
| Auxiliaries | 57 | 9 | 🇩🇰 6.3× |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇰 DenmarkThetis-class ×4
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Denmark or Ireland?
Denmark has a larger navy with 52 warships in service compared to Ireland's 24.
Which navy has more frigates, Denmark or Ireland?
Denmark operates 9 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Denmark and Ireland navies compare in size?
Denmark's navy is 2.2 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (52 vs 24).