Navy comparison: Finland vs Japan
Finland operates a fleet of 230 ships compared to 154 for Japan. Of these, 200 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 25 submarines, 0 vs 46 destroyers, 0 vs 4 frigates, 12 vs 0 corvettes, 149 vs 16 amphibious ships, 0 vs 6 patrol boats, 18 vs 22 mine warfare ships (Finland vs Japan). Finland's navy is officially the Finnish Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Finnish Navy 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Navy |
| Total ships | 230 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 200 as of 2025 |
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 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 | |
Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Finland or Japan?
Finland has a larger navy with 230 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Finland or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Finland or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Finland or Japan?
Japan operates 4 frigates compared to Finland's 0.