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Navy comparison: Flag of Denmark Denmark vs Flag of Norway Norway

Denmark operates 52 warships compared to 52 for Norway. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 109 and 60.

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Naval ensign of Denmark DenmarkWorld #29 16.2
SEAS Index / 100

Norway leads on 4 of 6 categories

Flag of Norway NorwayWorld #25 18.1
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 4
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 39 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 25
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 6
  • 14 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 43 Other shipsnot scored 3
Denmark Norway 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 Norway Ratio
Official name Royal Danish Navy Royal Norwegian Navy
Total ships 109 60 🇩🇰 1.8×
Active ships 109 60 🇩🇰 1.8×
On order / planned 5 13 🇳🇴 2.6×
Submarines 0 6 🇳🇴
Principal surface combatants 9 4 🇩🇰 2.2×
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Corvettes 0 6 🇳🇴
Patrol boats 39 25 🇩🇰 1.6×
Mine warfare 4 5 🇳🇴 1.2×
Coastal boats 0 6 🇳🇴
Auxiliaries 57 8 🇩🇰 7.1×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇰 DenmarkThetis-class ×4
🇳🇴 NorwayUla-class ×6Fridtjof Nansen-class ×4Skjold-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Denmark or Norway?
Denmark and Norway both have 52 warships in service.
Which navy has more submarines, Denmark or Norway?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to Denmark's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Denmark or Norway?
Denmark operates 9 frigates compared to Norway's 4.