Navy comparison: Spain vs Sweden
Overview
Sweden's 319-ship navy outnumbers Spain's 78 vessels (4.1x advantage).
The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 5 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 2 vs 0 amphibious ships, 24 vs 14 patrol boats, 6 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Spain vs Sweden).
Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while Sweden's is the Swedish Navy.
Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2025 |
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Swedish Navy 🇸🇪
| Official Name | Swedish Navy |
| Total ships | 319 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 319 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 | |
Swedish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 5 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 14 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 284 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Sweden?
Sweden has a larger navy with 319 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Sweden?
Sweden operates more submarines with 5 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or Sweden?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Sweden's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Sweden?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.
How do the Spain and Sweden navies compare in size?
Sweden's navy is 4.1 times larger than Spain's in terms of total ships (319 vs 78).