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Navy comparison: Flag of Spain Spain vs Flag of Sweden Sweden

Spain operates 43 warships compared to 32 for Sweden. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 84 and 263.

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

Spain leads on 3 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Sweden SwedenWorld #38 12.7
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 7
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 6 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 7
  • 21 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 8 Support shipsnot scored 23
  • 33 Other shipsnot scored 206
Spain Sweden 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 Sweden Ratio
Official name Spanish Navy Swedish Navy
Total ships 84 263 🇸🇪 3.1×
Active ships 84 261 🇸🇪 3.1×
On order / planned 13 24 🇸🇪 1.8×
Submarines 2 4 🇸🇪 2.0×
Principal surface combatants 11 0 🇪🇸
Amphibious ships 3 0 🇪🇸
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Corvettes 0 7 🇸🇪
Patrol boats 21 14 🇪🇸 1.5×
Mine warfare 6 7 🇸🇪 1.2×
Auxiliaries 41 229 🇸🇪 5.6×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇪🇸 SpainAgosta-class ×1Santa María-class ×6Galicia-class ×2
🇸🇪 SwedenGötland-class ×3Visby-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Sweden?
Spain has a larger navy with 43 warships in service compared to Sweden's 32.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Sweden?
Sweden operates more submarines with 4 compared to Spain's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Sweden?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.