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Navy comparison: Flag of Spain Spain vs Flag of Norway Norway

Spain operates a fleet of 94 ships compared to 73 for Norway. Of these, 87 and 60 are in active service respectively.

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Naval ensign of Spain SpainWorld #17 20.3
SEAS Index / 100

Spain leads overall, ahead on 2 of 7 categories

Flag of Norway NorwayWorld #24 18.0
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 4
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 6 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 21 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 25
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 6
  • 7 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 37 Other shipsnot scored 3
Spain Norway 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 Norway Ratio
Official name Spanish Navy Royal Norwegian Navy
Total ships 94 73 🇪🇸 1.3×
Active ships 87 60 🇪🇸 1.4×
On order / planned 5 13 🇳🇴 2.6×
Submarines 2 6 🇳🇴 3.0×
Principal surface combatants 11 4 🇪🇸 2.8×
Amphibious ships 3 0 🇪🇸
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Corvettes 0 6 🇳🇴
Patrol boats 21 25 🇳🇴 1.2×
Mine warfare 6 5 🇪🇸 1.2×
Coastal boats 0 6 🇳🇴
Auxiliaries 44 8 🇪🇸 5.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇪🇸 SpainAgosta-class ×1Santa María-class ×6Galicia-class ×2
🇳🇴 NorwayUla-class ×6Fridtjof Nansen-class ×4Skjold-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Norway?
Spain has a larger navy with 94 ships compared to Norway's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Norway?
Norway operates more submarines with 12 compared to Spain's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Norway?
Spain operates 16 frigates compared to Norway's 9.