Navy comparison: Finland vs Norway
Finland's 230-ship navy outnumbers Norway's 60 vessels (3.8x advantage). Of these, 200 and 60 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 4 frigates, 12 vs 6 corvettes, 149 vs 0 amphibious ships, 0 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 18 vs 5 mine warfare ships (Finland vs Norway). Finland's navy is officially the Finnish Navy, while Norway's is the Royal Norwegian Navy.
Finnish Navy 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Navy |
| Total ships | 230 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 200 as of 2025 |
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Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
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 | |
Norwegian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Finland or Norway?
Finland has a larger navy with 230 ships compared to Norway's 60 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Finland or Norway?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Finland or Norway?
Norway operates 4 frigates compared to Finland's 0.
How do the Finland and Norway navies compare in size?
Finland's navy is 3.8 times larger than Norway's in terms of total ships (230 vs 60).