Navy comparison: Netherlands vs Ukraine
Ukraine's 175-ship navy outnumbers Netherlands's 38 vessels (4.6x advantage). Of these, 38 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 0 submarines, 6 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 2 vs 5 amphibious ships, 7 vs 138 patrol boats, 6 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Netherlands vs Ukraine). Netherlands's navy is officially the Royal Netherlands Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian 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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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 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 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Netherlands or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or Ukraine?
Netherlands operates more submarines with 3 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or Ukraine?
Netherlands operates 6 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Netherlands and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Ukraine's navy is 4.6 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (175 vs 38).