Navy comparison: 
Finland vs 
Russia
Ships by Category
🇫🇮 Finlandas of 2025
🇷🇺 Russiaas of 2026
Overview
Russia's 533-ship navy outnumbers Finland's 230 vessels (2.3:1 advantage). Of these, 200 and 447 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 82 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 8 destroyers, 0 vs 19 frigates, 4 vs 82 corvettes, 9 vs 22 amphibious ships, 0 vs 68 patrol boats, 8 vs 18 coastal boats, 18 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Finland vs Russia).
Finland's navy is officially the Finnish Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Finland or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 533 ships compared to Finland's 230 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Finland or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 82 compared to Finland's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Finland or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Finland or Russia?
Russia operates 8 destroyers compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Finland or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Finland's 0.
How do the Finland and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 2.3 times larger than Finland's in terms of total ships (533 vs 230).