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Navy comparison: Flag of Denmark Denmark vs Flag of Netherlands Netherlands

Denmark's 109-ship navy outnumbers Netherlands's 38 vessels (2.9:1 advantage). Of these, 109 and 37 are in active service respectively.

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Naval ensign of Denmark DenmarkWorld #29 16.1
SEAS Index / 100

Dead heat on the SEAS Index

Naval ensign of Netherlands NetherlandsWorld #28 16.2
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 3
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 5
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 39 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 7
  • 14 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 43 Other shipsnot scored 6
Denmark Netherlands 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 Netherlands Ratio
Official name Royal Danish Navy Royal Netherlands Navy
Total ships 109 38 🇩🇰 2.9×
Active ships 109 37 🇩🇰 2.9×
Submarines 0 3 🇳🇱
Principal surface combatants 9 5 🇩🇰 1.8×
Amphibious ships 0 2 🇳🇱
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Patrol boats 39 7 🇩🇰 5.6×
Mine warfare 4 5 🇳🇱 1.2×
Auxiliaries 57 15 🇩🇰 3.8×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇰 DenmarkThetis-class ×4
🇳🇱 NetherlandsWalrus-class ×3De Zeven Provinciën-class ×4Rotterdam-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Denmark or Netherlands?
Denmark has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Denmark or Netherlands?
Netherlands operates more submarines with 3 compared to Denmark's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Denmark or Netherlands?
Denmark operates 9 frigates compared to Netherlands's 6.
How do the Denmark and Netherlands navies compare in size?
Denmark's navy is 2.9 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (109 vs 38).