Navy comparison: 
Netherlands vs 
Portugal
Netherlands operates a fleet of 38 ships compared to 46 for Portugal. Of these, 37 and 34 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
NetherlandsWorld #40
18.3
SEAS Index / 100
Netherlands leads on 3 of 5 categories
PortugalWorld #47
16.3
Netherlands
Portugal
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Netherlands | Portugal | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Netherlands Navy | Portuguese Navy | |
| Total ships | 38 | 46 | 🇵🇹 1.2× |
| Active ships | 37 | 34 | 🇳🇱 1.1× |
| On order / planned | 0 | 12 | 🇵🇹 |
| Submarines | 3 | 2 | 🇳🇱 1.5× |
| Principal surface combatants | 5 | 5 | — |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | 0 | 🇳🇱 |
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| Patrol boats | 7 | 19 | 🇵🇹 2.7× |
| Mine warfare | 5 | 0 | 🇳🇱 |
| Auxiliaries | 15 | 8 | 🇳🇱 1.9× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Netherlands or Portugal?
Portugal has a larger navy with 46 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or Portugal?
Netherlands operates more submarines with 3 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or Portugal?
Portugal operates 8 frigates compared to Netherlands's 6.