Navy comparison: Denmark vs Portugal

Denmark's 127-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (3.5x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 2 submarines, 9 vs 5 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 42 vs 0 amphibious ships, 38 vs 19 patrol boats (Denmark vs Portugal). Denmark's navy is officially the Royal Danish Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.

Royal Danish Navy 🇩🇰

Official Name Royal Danish Navy
Total ships 127 as of 2025
Active ships 127 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Denmark navy

Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹

Official Name Portuguese Navy
Total ships 36 as of 2025
Active ships 36 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Portugal navy

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

Portuguese ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 2
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 5
Corvettes 2
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 19
Amphibious ships 0
Mine Warfare ships 0
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 4
Other ships 4

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Denmark or Portugal?
Denmark has a larger navy with 127 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Denmark or Portugal?
Portugal operates more submarines with 2 compared to Denmark's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Denmark or Portugal?
Denmark operates 9 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the Denmark and Portugal navies compare in size?
Denmark's navy is 3.5 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (127 vs 36).