Navy comparison: United Kingdom vs Portugal
Overview
United Kingdom's 80-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 63 and 36 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 2 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 6 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 5 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 26 vs 19 patrol boats, 18 vs 0 mine warfare ships (United Kingdom vs Portugal).
United Kingdom's navy is officially the Royal Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.
Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 63 as of 2025 |
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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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British ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 6 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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, United Kingdom or Portugal?
United Kingdom has a larger navy with 80 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Kingdom or Portugal?
United Kingdom operates more submarines with 9 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Kingdom or Portugal?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Kingdom or Portugal?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Kingdom or Portugal?
United Kingdom operates 8 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the United Kingdom and Portugal navies compare in size?
United Kingdom's navy is 2.2 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (80 vs 36).