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Navy comparison: Flag of Greece Greece vs Flag of Netherlands Netherlands

Greece's 69 warships outnumber Netherlands's 18 (3.8:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 141 and 109.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Greece GreeceWorld #19 20.2
SEAS Index / 100

Greece leads on 4 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Netherlands NetherlandsWorld #27 17.4
  • 8 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 3
  • 13 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 5
  • 7 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 4
  • 33 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 32 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 8 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 32 Other shipsnot scored 81
Greece Netherlands 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
Greece Netherlands Ratio
Official name Hellenic Navy Royal Netherlands Navy
Total ships 141 109 🇬🇷 1.3×
Active ships 141 108 🇬🇷 1.3×
On order / planned 5 26 🇳🇱 5.2×
Submarines 8 3 🇬🇷 2.7×
Principal surface combatants 13 5 🇬🇷 2.6×
Amphibious ships 7 2 🇬🇷 3.5×
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Patrol boats 6 4 🇬🇷 1.5×
Mine warfare 2 4 🇳🇱 2.0×
Coastal boats 33 0 🇬🇷
Auxiliaries 72 90 🇳🇱 1.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇬🇷 GreeceType 209-class ×4Kortenaer-class ×8Jason-class ×5
🇳🇱 NetherlandsWalrus-class ×3De Zeven Provinciën-class ×4Rotterdam-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Greece or Netherlands?
Greece has a larger navy with 69 warships in service compared to Netherlands's 18.
Which navy has more submarines, Greece or Netherlands?
Greece operates more submarines with 8 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Greece or Netherlands?
Greece operates 13 frigates compared to Netherlands's 5.
How do the Greece and Netherlands navies compare in size?
Greece's navy is 3.8 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (69 vs 18).