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Navy comparison: Flag of Norway Norway vs Flag of Poland Poland

Norway operates 52 warships compared to 33 for Poland. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 60 and 75.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Norway NorwayWorld #25 18.1
SEAS Index / 100

Norway leads on 5 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Poland PolandWorld #44 10.1
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 1
  • 4 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 2
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 25
  • 25 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 6 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 3
  • 5 Support shipsnot scored 27
  • 3 Other shipsnot scored 15
Norway Poland Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Norway Poland Ratio
Official name Royal Norwegian Navy Polish Navy
Total ships 60 75 🇵🇱 1.2×
Active ships 60 75 🇵🇱 1.2×
On order / planned 13 15 🇵🇱 1.2×
Submarines 6 1 🇳🇴 6.0×
Principal surface combatants 4 2 🇳🇴 2.0×
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Corvettes 6 2 🇳🇴 3.0×
Patrol boats 25 0 🇳🇴
Mine warfare 5 25 🇵🇱 5.0×
Coastal boats 6 3 🇳🇴 2.0×
Auxiliaries 8 42 🇵🇱 5.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇳🇴 NorwayUla-class ×6Fridtjof Nansen-class ×4Skjold-class ×6
🇵🇱 PolandKilo-class ×1Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Norway or Poland?
Norway has a larger navy with 52 warships in service compared to Poland's 33.
Which navy has more submarines, Norway or Poland?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to Poland's 1.
Which navy has more frigates, Norway or Poland?
Norway operates 4 frigates compared to Poland's 2.
How do the Norway and Poland navies compare in size?
Norway's navy is 1.6 times larger than Poland's in terms of total ships (52 vs 33).