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Navy comparison: Flag of Estonia Estonia vs Flag of Ireland Ireland

Ireland's 24 warships outnumber Estonia's 6 (4.0:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 7 and 35.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Estonia EstoniaWorld #77 3.4
SEAS Index / 100

Ireland leads on 1 of 2 categories

Naval ensign of Ireland IrelandWorld #60 6.0
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 3 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 1 Support shipsnot scored 9
Estonia Ireland 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
Estonia Ireland Ratio
Official name Estonian Navy Irish Naval Service
Total ships 7 35 🇮🇪 5.0×
Active ships 7 33 🇮🇪 4.7×
On order / planned 2 3 🇮🇪 1.5×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
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Patrol boats 3 24 🇮🇪 8.0×
Mine warfare 3 0 🇪🇪
Auxiliaries 1 9 🇮🇪 9.0×
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Estonia or Ireland?
Ireland has a larger navy with 24 warships in service compared to Estonia's 6.
How do the Estonia and Ireland navies compare in size?
Ireland's navy is 4.0 times larger than Estonia's in terms of total ships (24 vs 6).