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Navy comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Poland Poland

Germany operates 45 warships compared to 33 for Poland. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 72 and 75.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Germany GermanyWorld #11 26.1
SEAS Index / 100

Germany leads on 5 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Poland PolandWorld #44 10.0
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 1
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 2
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 12 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 25
  • 10 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 3
  • 20 Support shipsnot scored 27
  • 7 Other shipsnot scored 15
Germany Poland 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
Germany Poland Ratio
Official name German Navy Polish Navy
Total ships 72 75 🇵🇱 ≈
Active ships 72 75 🇵🇱 ≈
On order / planned 23 15 🇩🇪 1.5×
Submarines 6 1 🇩🇪 6.0×
Principal surface combatants 11 2 🇩🇪 5.5×
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Corvettes 6 2 🇩🇪 3.0×
Patrol boats 10 0 🇩🇪
Mine warfare 12 25 🇵🇱 2.1×
Coastal boats 0 3 🇵🇱
Auxiliaries 27 42 🇵🇱 1.6×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇪 GermanyType 212-class ×6Baden-Württemberg-class ×4Braunschweig-class ×6
🇵🇱 PolandKilo-class ×1Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Poland?
Germany has a larger navy with 45 warships in service compared to Poland's 33.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Poland?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Poland's 1.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Poland?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Poland's 2.