Navy comparison: Ireland vs Portugal
Overview
Ireland operates a fleet of 36 ships compared to 36 for Portugal. Of these, 31 and 36 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 2 submarines, 0 vs 5 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 29 vs 19 patrol boats (Ireland vs Portugal).
Ireland's navy is officially the Irish Naval Service, while Portugal's is the Portuguese 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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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 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 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ireland or Portugal?
Portugal has a larger navy with 36 ships compared to Ireland's 36 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 5 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.