Navy comparison: Italy vs Romania
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers Romania's 38 vessels (8.1x advantage). Of these, 309 and 32 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 4 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 9 vs 3 frigates, 0 vs 8 corvettes, 45 vs 0 amphibious ships, 19 vs 2 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 10 vs 7 mine warfare ships (Italy vs Romania). Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while Romania's is the Romanian Naval Forces.
Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 as of 2025 |
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Romanian Naval Forces 🇷🇴
| Official Name | Romanian Naval Forces |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 32 as of 2026 |
Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
Romanian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 3 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 2 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 7 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 6 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Italy or Romania?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Romania's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or Romania?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Romania's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or Romania?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Romania's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or Romania?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Romania's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or Romania?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to Romania's 3.
How do the Italy and Romania navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 8.1 times larger than Romania's in terms of total ships (309 vs 38).