Navy comparison: 
Spain vs 
France
Ships by Category
🇪🇸 Spainas of 2025
🇫🇷 Franceas of 2026
Overview
France's 165-ship navy outnumbers Spain's 78 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 78 and 164 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 11 vs 12 frigates, 2 vs 3 amphibious ships, 24 vs 24 patrol boats, 6 vs 20 mine warfare ships (Spain vs France).
Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Spain or France?
France has a larger navy with 165 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Spain's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, Spain or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Spain's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Spain's 11.
How do the Spain and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 2.1 times larger than Spain's in terms of total ships (165 vs 78).