Navy comparison: Ireland vs Iraq
Ireland operates a fleet of 36 ships compared to 62 for Iraq. Of these, 31 and 62 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 1 corvettes, 29 vs 58 patrol boats (Ireland vs Iraq). Ireland's navy is officially the Irish Naval Service, while Iraq's is the Iraqi 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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Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Iraqi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 58 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ireland or Iraq?
Iraq has a larger navy with 62 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
How do the Ireland and Iraq navies compare in size?
Iraq's navy is 1.7 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (62 vs 36).