Navy comparison: Italy vs Sweden

Italy operates a fleet of 309 ships compared to 319 for Sweden. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 5 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 9 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 45 vs 0 amphibious ships, 19 vs 14 patrol boats, 10 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Italy vs Sweden). Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while Sweden's is the Swedish Navy.

Italian Navy 🇮🇹

Official Name Italian Navy
Total ships 309 as of 2025
Active ships 309 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Italy navy

Swedish Navy 🇸🇪

Official Name Swedish Navy
Total ships 319 as of 2025
Active ships 319 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Sweden navy

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

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, Italy or Sweden?
Sweden has a larger navy with 319 ships compared to Italy's 309 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or Sweden?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Sweden's 5.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or Sweden?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Sweden's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or Sweden?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Sweden's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or Sweden?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.