Navy comparison: Netherlands vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Netherlands's 38 vessels (15:1 advantage). Of these, 38 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 6 vs 19 frigates, 0 vs 99 corvettes, 2 vs 83 amphibious ships, 7 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 6 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Netherlands vs Russia). Netherlands's navy is officially the Royal Netherlands Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Royal Netherlands Navy 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 38 as of 2025 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Netherlands or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Netherlands or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Netherlands's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Netherlands or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Netherlands's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Netherlands's 6.
How do the Netherlands and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 14.9 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (565 vs 38).