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Navy comparison: Flag of Ireland Ireland vs Flag of Portugal Portugal

Ireland operates a fleet of 38 ships compared to 46 for Portugal. Of these, 32 and 34 are in active service respectively.

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Naval ensign of Ireland IrelandWorld #72 6.6
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Portugal leads on 2 of 3 categories

Naval ensign of Portugal PortugalWorld #47 16.3
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 2
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 5
  • 23 Patrol boatsweight ×2 19
  • 9 Support shipsnot scored 4
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 4
Ireland Portugal Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Ireland Portugal Ratio
Official name Irish Naval Service Portuguese Navy
Total ships 38 46 🇵🇹 1.2×
Active ships 32 34 🇵🇹 1.1×
On order / planned 3 12 🇵🇹 4.0×
Submarines 0 2 🇵🇹
Principal surface combatants 0 5 🇵🇹
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Patrol boats 23 19 🇮🇪 1.2×
Auxiliaries 9 8 🇮🇪 1.1×
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, Ireland or Portugal?
Portugal has a larger navy with 46 ships compared to Ireland's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ireland or Portugal?
Portugal operates more submarines with 2 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Ireland or Portugal?
Portugal operates 8 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.