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Navy comparison: Flag of Greece Greece vs Flag of Sweden Sweden

Greece's 69 warships outnumber Sweden's 32 (2.2:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 141 and 263.

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 7 categories

Naval ensign of Sweden SwedenWorld #38 12.7
  • 8 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 13 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 7
  • 7 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 7
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 33 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 32 Support shipsnot scored 23
  • 8 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 32 Other shipsnot scored 206
Greece Sweden 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 Sweden Ratio
Official name Hellenic Navy Swedish Navy
Total ships 141 263 🇸🇪 1.9×
Active ships 141 261 🇸🇪 1.9×
On order / planned 5 24 🇸🇪 4.8×
Submarines 8 4 🇬🇷 2.0×
Principal surface combatants 13 0 🇬🇷
Amphibious ships 7 0 🇬🇷
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Corvettes 0 7 🇸🇪
Patrol boats 6 14 🇸🇪 2.3×
Mine warfare 2 7 🇸🇪 3.5×
Coastal boats 33 0 🇬🇷
Auxiliaries 72 229 🇸🇪 3.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇬🇷 GreeceType 209-class ×4Kortenaer-class ×8Jason-class ×5
🇸🇪 SwedenGötland-class ×3Visby-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Greece or Sweden?
Greece has a larger navy with 69 warships in service compared to Sweden's 32.
Which navy has more submarines, Greece or Sweden?
Greece operates more submarines with 8 compared to Sweden's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Greece or Sweden?
Greece operates 13 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.
How do the Greece and Sweden navies compare in size?
Greece's navy is 2.2 times larger than Sweden's in terms of total ships (69 vs 32).