Navy comparison: Norway vs South Africa
Norway operates a fleet of 60 ships compared to 49 for South Africa. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 3 submarines, 4 vs 4 frigates, 6 vs 0 corvettes, 25 vs 33 patrol boats, 6 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Norway vs South Africa). Norway's navy is officially the Royal Norwegian Navy, while South Africa's is the South African Navy.
Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
South African Navy 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Navy |
| Total ships | 49 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
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 | |
South African ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 33 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Norway or South Africa?
Norway has a larger navy with 60 ships compared to South Africa's 49 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Norway or South Africa?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to South Africa's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Norway or South Africa?
South Africa operates 4 frigates compared to Norway's 4.