Navy comparison: Estonia vs Ireland
Overview
Ireland's 36-ship navy outnumbers Estonia's 8 vessels (4.5x advantage). Of these, 8 and 31 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 29 patrol boats, 4 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Estonia vs Ireland).
Estonia's navy is officially the Estonian Navy, while Ireland's is the Irish Naval Service.
Estonian Navy 🇪🇪
| Official Name | Estonian Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 31 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Estonian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Estonia or Ireland?
Ireland has a larger navy with 36 ships compared to Estonia's 8 ships.
How do the Estonia and Ireland navies compare in size?
Ireland's navy is 4.5 times larger than Estonia's in terms of total ships (36 vs 8).