Navy comparison: Croatia vs Netherlands
Overview
Croatia operates a fleet of 33 ships compared to 38 for Netherlands. Of these, 29 and 38 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 3 submarines, 0 vs 6 frigates, 5 vs 0 corvettes, 5 vs 2 amphibious ships, 9 vs 7 patrol boats, 1 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Croatia vs Netherlands).
Croatia's navy is officially the Croatian Navy, while Netherlands's is the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Croatian Navy 🇭🇷
| Official Name | Croatian Navy |
| Total ships | 33 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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Royal Netherlands Navy 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 38 as of 2025 |
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Croatian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 10 | |
Netherlands ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 7 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 6 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Croatia or Netherlands?
Netherlands has a larger navy with 38 ships compared to Croatia's 33 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Croatia or Netherlands?
Netherlands operates more submarines with 3 compared to Croatia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Croatia or Netherlands?
Netherlands operates 6 frigates compared to Croatia's 0.