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Navy comparison: Flag of Spain Spain vs Flag of Ukraine Ukraine

Spain's 43 warships outnumber Ukraine's 21 (2.0:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 84 and 159.

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 Ukraine UkraineWorld #54 7.1
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 6 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 6
  • 21 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 8 Support shipsnot scored 16
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 33 Other shipsnot scored 0
Spain Ukraine 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 Ukraine Ratio
Official name Spanish Navy Ukrainian Navy
Total ships 84 159 🇺🇦 1.9×
Active ships 84 38 🇪🇸 2.2×
On order / planned 13 15 🇺🇦 1.2×
Submarines 2 0 🇪🇸
Principal surface combatants 11 0 🇪🇸
Amphibious ships 3 1 🇪🇸 3.0×
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Patrol boats 21 14 🇪🇸 1.5×
Mine warfare 6 6 —
Auxiliaries 41 17 🇪🇸 2.4×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇪🇸 SpainAgosta-class ×1Santa María-class ×6Galicia-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Ukraine?
Spain has a larger navy with 43 warships in service compared to Ukraine's 21.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Ukraine?
Spain operates more submarines with 2 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Ukraine?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Spain and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Spain's navy is 2.0 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total ships (43 vs 21).