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Navy comparison: Flag of Croatia Croatia vs Flag of Ireland Ireland

Croatia operates 14 warships compared to 24 for Ireland. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 31 and 35.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Croatia CroatiaWorld #66 5.1
SEAS Index / 100

Ireland leads overall, ahead on 1 of 4 categories

Naval ensign of Ireland IrelandWorld #60 6.0
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 5 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 1 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 14 Other shipsnot scored 0
Croatia Ireland 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
Croatia Ireland Ratio
Official name Croatian Navy Irish Naval Service
Total ships 31 35 🇮🇪 1.1×
Active ships 31 33 🇮🇪 1.1×
On order / planned 3 3 —
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Amphibious ships 2 0 🇭🇷
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Patrol boats 6 24 🇮🇪 4.0×
Mine warfare 1 0 🇭🇷
Coastal boats 5 0 🇭🇷
Auxiliaries 17 9 🇭🇷 1.9×
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Croatia or Ireland?
Ireland has a larger navy with 24 warships in service compared to Croatia's 14.
How do the Croatia and Ireland navies compare in size?
Ireland's navy is 1.7 times larger than Croatia's in terms of total ships (24 vs 14).