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Navy comparison: Flag of Spain Spain vs Flag of Netherlands Netherlands

Spain's 43 warships outnumber Netherlands's 18 (2.4:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 84 and 109.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Spain SpainWorld #17 20.6
SEAS Index / 100

Spain leads on 4 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Netherlands NetherlandsWorld #27 17.3
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 3
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 5
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 6 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 21 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 4
  • 8 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 33 Other shipsnot scored 81
Spain Netherlands 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
Spain Netherlands Ratio
Official name Spanish Navy Royal Netherlands Navy
Total ships 84 109 🇳🇱 1.3×
Active ships 84 108 🇳🇱 1.3×
On order / planned 13 26 🇳🇱 2.0×
Submarines 2 3 🇳🇱 1.5×
Principal surface combatants 11 5 🇪🇸 2.2×
Amphibious ships 3 2 🇪🇸 1.5×
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Patrol boats 21 4 🇪🇸 5.2×
Mine warfare 6 4 🇪🇸 1.5×
Auxiliaries 41 90 🇳🇱 2.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇪🇸 SpainAgosta-class ×1Santa María-class ×6Galicia-class ×2
🇳🇱 NetherlandsWalrus-class ×3De Zeven Provinciën-class ×4Rotterdam-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Netherlands?
Spain has a larger navy with 43 warships in service compared to Netherlands's 18.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Netherlands?
Netherlands operates more submarines with 3 compared to Spain's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Netherlands?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Netherlands's 5.
How do the Spain and Netherlands navies compare in size?
Spain's navy is 2.4 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (43 vs 18).