Navy comparison: Norway vs Vietnam
Norway operates a fleet of 60 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 60 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 9 submarines, 4 vs 9 frigates, 6 vs 16 corvettes, 0 vs 21 amphibious ships, 25 vs 32 patrol boats, 6 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Norway vs Vietnam). Norway's navy is officially the Royal Norwegian Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Norway or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Norway's 60 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Norway or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Norway's 6.
Which navy has more frigates, Norway or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Norway's 4.
How do the Norway and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Vietnam's navy is 1.9 times larger than Norway's in terms of total ships (112 vs 60).