Navy comparison: Indonesia vs Netherlands
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers Netherlands's 38 vessels (8.8x advantage). Of these, 326 and 38 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 3 submarines, 9 vs 6 frigates, 46 vs 0 corvettes, 36 vs 2 amphibious ships, 187 vs 7 patrol boats, 13 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Indonesia vs Netherlands). Indonesia's navy is officially the Indonesian Navy, while Netherlands's is the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 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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Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 46 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 36 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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, Indonesia or Netherlands?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or Netherlands?
Indonesia operates more submarines with 4 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or Netherlands?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to Netherlands's 6.
How do the Indonesia and Netherlands navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 8.8 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (333 vs 38).