Navy comparison: Netherlands vs Saudi Arabia
Netherlands operates a fleet of 38 ships compared to 34 for Saudi Arabia. Of these, 38 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 0 submarines, 6 vs 11 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 2 vs 0 amphibious ships, 7 vs 9 patrol boats, 6 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Netherlands vs Saudi Arabia). Netherlands's navy is officially the Royal Netherlands Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi 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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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Netherlands or Saudi Arabia?
Netherlands has a larger navy with 38 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or Saudi Arabia?
Netherlands operates more submarines with 3 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Netherlands's 6.