Navy comparison: Netherlands vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Netherlands's 38 vessels (12:1 advantage). Of these, 38 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 6 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 33 corvettes, 2 vs 58 amphibious ships, 7 vs 0 patrol boats, 6 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Netherlands vs United States). Netherlands's navy is officially the Royal Netherlands Navy, while United States's is the United States 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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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Netherlands or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Netherlands or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Netherlands's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Netherlands or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Netherlands's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or United States?
Netherlands operates 6 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Netherlands and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 12.5 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (474 vs 38).