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Navy comparison: Flag of Denmark Denmark vs Flag of Russia Russia

Russia's 279 warships outnumber Denmark's 52 (5.4:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 109 and 475.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Denmark DenmarkWorld #29 16.2
SEAS Index / 100

Russia leads on 9 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Russia RussiaWorld #3 71.0
  • 0 Cruisersweight ×80 · size, era 2
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 6
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 56
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 12
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 63
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 17
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 43
  • 39 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 64
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 16
  • 14 Support shipsnot scored 111
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 5
  • 43 Other shipsnot scored 61
Denmark Russia 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 Russia Ratio
Official name Royal Danish Navy Russian Navy
Total ships 109 475 🇷🇺 4.4×
Active ships 109 456 🇷🇺 4.2×
On order / planned 5 73 🇷🇺 15×
Submarines 0 56 🇷🇺
Principal surface combatants 9 20 🇷🇺 2.2×
Amphibious ships 0 17 🇷🇺
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Corvettes 0 63 🇷🇺
Patrol boats 39 64 🇷🇺 1.6×
Mine warfare 4 43 🇷🇺 11×
Coastal boats 0 16 🇷🇺
Auxiliaries 57 177 🇷🇺 3.1×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇰 DenmarkThetis-class ×4
🇷🇺 RussiaImproved Kilo-class ×10Project 1155-class ×6Admiral Grigorovich-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Denmark or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 279 warships in service compared to Denmark's 52.
Which navy has more submarines, Denmark or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 56 compared to Denmark's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Denmark or Russia?
Russia operates 6 destroyers compared to Denmark's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Denmark or Russia?
Russia operates 12 frigates compared to Denmark's 9.
How do the Denmark and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 5.4 times larger than Denmark's in terms of total ships (279 vs 52).