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Navy comparison: Flag of Netherlands Netherlands vs Flag of Norway Norway

Norway's 52 warships outnumber Netherlands's 18 (2.9:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 109 and 60.

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Naval ensign of Netherlands NetherlandsWorld #27 17.3
SEAS Index / 100

Norway leads on 5 of 7 categories

Flag of Norway NorwayWorld #25 18.1
  • 3 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 5 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 4
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 4 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 25
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 6
  • 9 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 81 Other shipsnot scored 3
Netherlands Norway 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
Netherlands Norway Ratio
Official name Royal Netherlands Navy Royal Norwegian Navy
Total ships 109 60 🇳🇱 1.8×
Active ships 108 60 🇳🇱 1.8×
On order / planned 26 13 🇳🇱 2.0×
Submarines 3 6 🇳🇴 2.0×
Principal surface combatants 5 4 🇳🇱 1.2×
Amphibious ships 2 0 🇳🇱
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Corvettes 0 6 🇳🇴
Patrol boats 4 25 🇳🇴 6.2×
Mine warfare 4 5 🇳🇴 1.2×
Coastal boats 0 6 🇳🇴
Auxiliaries 90 8 🇳🇱 11×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇳🇱 NetherlandsWalrus-class ×3De Zeven Provinciën-class ×4Rotterdam-class ×2
🇳🇴 NorwayUla-class ×6Fridtjof Nansen-class ×4Skjold-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Netherlands or Norway?
Norway has a larger navy with 52 warships in service compared to Netherlands's 18.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or Norway?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or Norway?
Netherlands operates 5 frigates compared to Norway's 4.
How do the Netherlands and Norway navies compare in size?
Norway's navy is 2.9 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (52 vs 18).