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Navy comparison: Flag of Lithuania Lithuania vs Flag of Portugal Portugal

Portugal's 26 warships outnumber Lithuania's 6 (4.3:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 12 and 34.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Lithuania LithuaniaWorld #78 3.1
SEAS Index / 100

Portugal leads on 3 of 4 categories

Naval ensign of Portugal PortugalWorld #37 12.9
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 5
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 4 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 19
  • 5 Support shipsnot scored 4
  • 1 Other shipsnot scored 4
Lithuania Portugal Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Lithuania Portugal Ratio
Official name Lithuanian Naval Force Portuguese Navy
Total ships 12 34 🇵🇹 2.8×
Active ships 12 34 🇵🇹 2.8×
On order / planned 3 12 🇵🇹 4.0×
Submarines 0 2 🇵🇹
Principal surface combatants 0 5 🇵🇹
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Patrol boats 4 19 🇵🇹 4.8×
Mine warfare 2 0 🇱🇹
Auxiliaries 6 8 🇵🇹 1.3×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇵🇹 PortugalType 214-class ×2Vasco da Gama-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Lithuania or Portugal?
Portugal has a larger navy with 26 warships in service compared to Lithuania's 6.
Which navy has more submarines, Lithuania or Portugal?
Portugal operates more submarines with 2 compared to Lithuania's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Lithuania or Portugal?
Portugal operates 5 frigates compared to Lithuania's 0.
How do the Lithuania and Portugal navies compare in size?
Portugal's navy is 4.3 times larger than Lithuania's in terms of total ships (26 vs 6).