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Navy comparison: Flag of Norway Norway vs Flag of Serbia Serbia

Norway's 52 warships outnumber Serbia's 12 (4.3:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 60 and 30.

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

Flag of Serbia SerbiaWorld #69 4.3
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 4 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 25 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 6 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 8
  • 5 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 3 Other shipsnot scored 15
Norway Serbia 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 Serbia Ratio
Official name Royal Norwegian Navy Serbian River Flotilla
Total ships 60 30 🇳🇴 2.0×
Active ships 60 30 🇳🇴 2.0×
On order / planned 13 0 🇳🇴
Submarines 6 0 🇳🇴
Principal surface combatants 4 0 🇳🇴
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Corvettes 6 0 🇳🇴
Patrol boats 25 0 🇳🇴
Mine warfare 5 4 🇳🇴 1.2×
Coastal boats 6 8 🇷🇸 1.3×
Auxiliaries 8 18 🇷🇸 2.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇳🇴 NorwayUla-class ×6Fridtjof Nansen-class ×4Skjold-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Norway or Serbia?
Norway has a larger navy with 52 warships in service compared to Serbia's 12.
Which navy has more submarines, Norway or Serbia?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to Serbia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Norway or Serbia?
Norway operates 4 frigates compared to Serbia's 0.
How do the Norway and Serbia navies compare in size?
Norway's navy is 4.3 times larger than Serbia's in terms of total ships (52 vs 12).