Navy comparison: Ireland vs Iran
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (2.7x advantage). Of these, 31 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 24 amphibious ships, 29 vs 21 patrol boats, 0 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Ireland vs Iran). Ireland's navy is officially the Irish Naval Service, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 31 as of 2025 |
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Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ireland or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ireland or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Ireland or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Ireland or Iran?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Ireland and Iran navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 2.7 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (97 vs 36).