Navy comparison: 
Estonia vs 
Ireland
Ireland's 38-ship navy outnumbers Estonia's 8 vessels (4.8:1 advantage). Of these, 8 and 32 are in active service respectively.
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Estonia
Ireland
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Estonia | Ireland | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Estonian Navy | Irish Naval Service | |
| Total ships | 8 | 38 | 🇮🇪 4.8× |
| Active ships | 8 | 32 | 🇮🇪 4.0× |
| On order / planned | 0 | 3 | 🇮🇪 |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Patrol boats | 4 | 23 | 🇮🇪 5.8× |
| Mine warfare | 4 | 0 | 🇪🇪 |
| Auxiliaries | 0 | 9 | 🇮🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Estonia or Ireland?
Ireland has a larger navy with 38 ships compared to Estonia's 8 ships.
How do the Estonia and Ireland navies compare in size?
Ireland's navy is 4.8 times larger than Estonia's in terms of total ships (38 vs 8).