Navy comparison: Finland vs France
Finland operates a fleet of 230 ships compared to 138 for France. Of these, 200 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 0 vs 12 frigates, 12 vs 0 corvettes, 149 vs 3 amphibious ships, 0 vs 26 patrol boats, 18 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Finland vs France). Finland's navy is officially the Finnish Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Finnish Navy 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Navy |
| Total ships | 230 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 200 as of 2025 |
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French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Finnish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 149 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 40 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Finland or France?
Finland has a larger navy with 230 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Finland or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Finland's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Finland or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Finland or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Finland or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Finland's 0.
How do the Finland and France navies compare in size?
Finland's navy is 1.7 times larger than France's in terms of total ships (230 vs 138).