Navy comparison: 
Ireland vs 
Serbia
Ireland operates a fleet of 38 ships compared to 30 for Serbia. Of these, 32 and 30 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
IrelandWorld #72
6.6
SEAS Index / 100
Ireland leads overall, ahead on 1 of 3 categories
SerbiaWorld #76
5.2
Ireland
Serbia
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 | Serbia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Irish Naval Service | Serbian River Flotilla | |
| Total ships | 38 | 30 | 🇮🇪 1.3× |
| Active ships | 32 | 30 | 🇮🇪 1.1× |
| On order / planned | 3 | 0 | 🇮🇪 |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 0 | — |
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| Patrol boats | 23 | 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 38 ships compared to Serbia's 30 ships.