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Navy comparison: Flag of Croatia Croatia vs Flag of Portugal Portugal

Croatia operates 14 warships compared to 26 for Portugal. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 31 and 34.

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

Portugal leads on 3 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Portugal PortugalWorld #37 12.8
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 5
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 19
  • 5 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 4
  • 1 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 14 Other shipsnot scored 4
Croatia Portugal 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 Portugal Ratio
Official name Croatian Navy Portuguese Navy
Total ships 31 34 🇵🇹 1.1×
Active ships 31 34 🇵🇹 1.1×
On order / planned 3 12 🇵🇹 4.0×
Submarines 0 2 🇵🇹
Principal surface combatants 0 5 🇵🇹
Amphibious ships 2 0 🇭🇷
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Patrol boats 6 19 🇵🇹 3.2×
Mine warfare 1 0 🇭🇷
Coastal boats 5 0 🇭🇷
Auxiliaries 17 8 🇭🇷 2.1×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇵🇹 PortugalType 214-class ×2Vasco da Gama-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Croatia or Portugal?
Portugal has a larger navy with 26 warships in service compared to Croatia's 14.
Which navy has more submarines, Croatia or Portugal?
Portugal operates more submarines with 2 compared to Croatia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Croatia or Portugal?
Portugal operates 5 frigates compared to Croatia's 0.
How do the Croatia and Portugal navies compare in size?
Portugal's navy is 1.9 times larger than Croatia's in terms of total ships (26 vs 14).