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Navy comparison: Flag of Finland Finland vs Flag of Ireland Ireland

Finland operates 26 warships compared to 24 for Ireland. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 194 and 35.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Finland FinlandWorld #48 8.8
SEAS Index / 100

Finland leads on 2 of 3 categories

Naval ensign of Ireland IrelandWorld #60 6.0
  • 18 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 0 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 32 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 136 Other shipsnot scored 0
Finland 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
Finland Ireland Ratio
Official name Finnish Navy Irish Naval Service
Total ships 194 35 🇫🇮 5.5×
Active ships 194 33 🇫🇮 5.9×
On order / planned 22 3 🇫🇮 7.3×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
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Patrol boats 0 24 🇮🇪
Mine warfare 18 0 🇫🇮
Coastal boats 8 0 🇫🇮
Auxiliaries 168 9 🇫🇮 19×
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Finland or Ireland?
Finland has a larger navy with 26 warships in service compared to Ireland's 24.