Navy comparison: Ireland vs Vietnam
Vietnam's 112-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (3.1x advantage). Of these, 31 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 0 vs 21 amphibious ships, 29 vs 32 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Ireland vs Vietnam). Ireland's navy is officially the Irish Naval Service, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Ireland or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ireland or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Ireland or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Ireland and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Vietnam's navy is 3.1 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (112 vs 36).