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Navy comparison: Flag of Ireland Ireland vs Flag of Serbia Serbia

Ireland's 24 warships outnumber Serbia's 12 (2.0:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 35 and 30.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Ireland IrelandWorld #60 6.0
SEAS Index / 100

Ireland leads overall, ahead on 1 of 3 categories

Flag of Serbia SerbiaWorld #69 4.3
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 24 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 8
  • 9 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 15
Ireland Serbia Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Ireland Serbia Ratio
Official name Irish Naval Service Serbian River Flotilla
Total ships 35 30 🇮🇪 1.2×
Active ships 33 30 🇮🇪 1.1×
On order / planned 3 0 🇮🇪
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
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Patrol boats 24 0 🇮🇪
Mine warfare 0 4 🇷🇸
Coastal boats 0 8 🇷🇸
Auxiliaries 9 18 🇷🇸 2.0×
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Ireland or Serbia?
Ireland has a larger navy with 24 warships in service compared to Serbia's 12.
How do the Ireland and Serbia navies compare in size?
Ireland's navy is 2.0 times larger than Serbia's in terms of total ships (24 vs 12).