Navy comparison: Japan vs Portugal
Japan's 154-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (4.3x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 25 vs 2 submarines, 46 vs 0 destroyers, 4 vs 5 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 6 vs 19 patrol boats, 22 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Japan vs Portugal). Japan's navy is officially the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Portugal?
Japan has a larger navy with 154 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Portugal?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Portugal?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Portugal?
Portugal operates 5 frigates compared to Japan's 4.
How do the Japan and Portugal navies compare in size?
Japan's navy is 4.3 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (154 vs 36).