Navy comparison: Spain vs Greece
Greece's 157-ship navy outnumbers Spain's 78 vessels (2.0x advantage). Of these, 78 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 10 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 16 frigates, 2 vs 26 amphibious ships, 24 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 36 coastal boats, 6 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Spain vs Greece). Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while Greece's is the Hellenic Navy.
Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2025 |
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Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
Greek ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 16 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 36 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 26 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 8 | |
| Support ships | 34 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Greece?
Greece has a larger navy with 157 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Greece?
Greece operates more submarines with 10 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or Greece?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Greece?
Greece operates 16 frigates compared to Spain's 11.
How do the Spain and Greece navies compare in size?
Greece's navy is 2.0 times larger than Spain's in terms of total ships (157 vs 78).