Navy comparison: Philippines vs Portugal

Philippines's 134-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (3.7x advantage). Of these, 115 and 36 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 2 submarines, 7 vs 5 frigates, 7 vs 2 corvettes, 29 vs 0 amphibious ships, 41 vs 19 patrol boats, 24 vs 0 coastal boats (Philippines vs Portugal). Philippines's navy is officially the Philippine Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.

Philippine Navy 🇵🇭

Official Name Philippine Navy
Total ships 134 as of 2025
Active ships 115 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Philippines navy

Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹

Official Name Portuguese Navy
Total ships 36 as of 2025
Active ships 36 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Portugal navy

Philippine ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 2
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 7
Corvettes 7
Coastal boats 24
Patrol boats 41
Amphibious ships 29
Mine Warfare ships 0
Cargo ships 1
Support ships 21
Other ships 2

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

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Philippines or Portugal?
Philippines has a larger navy with 134 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Philippines or Portugal?
Portugal operates more submarines with 2 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Philippines or Portugal?
Philippines operates 7 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the Philippines and Portugal navies compare in size?
Philippines's navy is 3.7 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (134 vs 36).