Navy comparison: Ireland vs Sweden
Sweden's 319-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (8.9x advantage). Of these, 31 and 319 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 5 submarines, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 29 vs 14 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Ireland vs Sweden). Ireland's navy is officially the Irish Naval Service, while Sweden's is the Swedish 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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Swedish Navy 🇸🇪
| Official Name | Swedish Navy |
| Total ships | 319 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 319 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 | |
Swedish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 5 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 14 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 284 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ireland or Sweden?
Sweden has a larger navy with 319 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ireland or Sweden?
Sweden operates more submarines with 5 compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Ireland and Sweden navies compare in size?
Sweden's navy is 8.9 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (319 vs 36).