Navy comparison: Norway vs Portugal
Norway operates a fleet of 60 ships compared to 36 for Portugal. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 2 submarines, 4 vs 5 frigates, 6 vs 2 corvettes, 25 vs 19 patrol boats, 6 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Norway vs Portugal). Norway's navy is officially the Royal Norwegian Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.
Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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Norwegian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Norway or Portugal?
Norway has a larger navy with 60 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Norway or Portugal?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Norway or Portugal?
Portugal operates 5 frigates compared to Norway's 4.
How do the Norway and Portugal navies compare in size?
Norway's navy is 1.7 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (60 vs 36).