Navy comparison: Iran vs Sweden
Sweden's 319-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 97 vessels (3.3x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 5 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 0 frigates, 9 vs 7 corvettes, 24 vs 0 amphibious ships, 21 vs 14 patrol boats, 1 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Sweden). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Sweden's is the Swedish Navy.
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 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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Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
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, Iran or Sweden?
Sweden has a larger navy with 319 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Sweden?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Sweden's 5.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Sweden?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Sweden's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Sweden?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.
How do the Iran and Sweden navies compare in size?
Sweden's navy is 3.3 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (319 vs 97).