Navy comparison: 
Netherlands vs 
Romania
Netherlands operates a fleet of 38 ships compared to 38 for Romania. Of these, 37 and 33 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 4 of 7 categories
RomaniaWorld #51
15.5
Netherlands
Romania
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 | Romania | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Netherlands Navy | Romanian Naval Forces | |
| Total ships | 38 | 38 | — |
| Active ships | 37 | 33 | 🇳🇱 1.1× |
| On order / planned | 0 | 3 | 🇷🇴 |
| Submarines | 3 | 0 | 🇳🇱 |
| Principal surface combatants | 5 | 3 | 🇳🇱 1.7× |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | 0 | 🇳🇱 |
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| Corvettes | 0 | 8 | 🇷🇴 |
| Patrol boats | 7 | 2 | 🇳🇱 3.5× |
| Mine warfare | 5 | 6 | 🇷🇴 1.2× |
| Coastal boats | 0 | 8 | 🇷🇴 |
| Auxiliaries | 15 | 6 | 🇳🇱 2.5× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Netherlands or Romania?
Romania has a larger navy with 38 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or Romania?
Romania operates more submarines with 4 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or Romania?
Netherlands operates 6 frigates compared to Romania's 3.