Navy comparison: France vs Netherlands
France's 138-ship navy outnumbers Netherlands's 38 vessels (3.6x advantage). Of these, 133 and 38 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 3 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 6 frigates, 3 vs 2 amphibious ships, 26 vs 7 patrol boats, 19 vs 6 mine warfare ships (France vs Netherlands). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Netherlands's is the Royal Netherlands Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Royal Netherlands Navy 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 38 as of 2025 |
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French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Netherlands ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 7 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 6 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Netherlands?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Netherlands?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Netherlands?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Netherlands's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Netherlands?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Netherlands's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Netherlands?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Netherlands's 6.
How do the France and Netherlands navies compare in size?
France's navy is 3.6 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (138 vs 38).