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Navy comparison: Flag of Spain Spain vs Flag of Portugal Portugal

Spain operates 43 warships compared to 26 for Portugal. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 84 and 34.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Spain SpainWorld #17 20.7
SEAS Index / 100

Spain leads on 4 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Portugal PortugalWorld #37 12.8
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 5
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 6 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 21 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 19
  • 8 Support shipsnot scored 4
  • 33 Other shipsnot scored 4
Spain Portugal 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 Portugal Ratio
Official name Spanish Navy Portuguese Navy
Total ships 84 34 🇪🇸 2.5×
Active ships 84 34 🇪🇸 2.5×
On order / planned 13 12 🇪🇸 1.1×
Submarines 2 2 —
Principal surface combatants 11 5 🇪🇸 2.2×
Amphibious ships 3 0 🇪🇸
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Patrol boats 21 19 🇪🇸 1.1×
Mine warfare 6 0 🇪🇸
Auxiliaries 41 8 🇪🇸 5.1×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇪🇸 SpainAgosta-class ×1Santa María-class ×6Galicia-class ×2
🇵🇹 PortugalType 214-class ×2Vasco da Gama-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Portugal?
Spain has a larger navy with 43 warships in service compared to Portugal's 26.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Portugal?
Spain and Portugal both operate 2 submarines.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Portugal?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the Spain and Portugal navies compare in size?
Spain's navy is 1.7 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (43 vs 26).