Navy comparison: Spain vs France
Spain operates a fleet of 78 ships compared to 138 for France. Of these, 78 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 11 vs 12 frigates, 2 vs 3 amphibious ships, 24 vs 26 patrol boats, 6 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Spain vs France). Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 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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Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
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 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Spain or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Spain's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, Spain or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Spain's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Spain's 11.
How do the Spain and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 1.8 times larger than Spain's in terms of total ships (138 vs 78).