Navy comparison: Italy vs Sweden
Overview
Italy operates a fleet of 311 ships compared to 319 for Sweden.
The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 5 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 10 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 4 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 | 311 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 311 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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Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 10 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 152 | |
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 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| 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 311 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 10 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.