Navy comparison: Portugal vs Romania
Overview
Portugal operates a fleet of 36 ships compared to 38 for Romania. Of these, 36 and 32 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 4 submarines, 5 vs 3 frigates, 2 vs 8 corvettes, 19 vs 2 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 0 vs 7 mine warfare ships (Portugal vs Romania).
Portugal's navy is officially the Portuguese Navy, while Romania's is the Romanian Naval Forces.
Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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Romanian Naval Forces 🇷🇴
| Official Name | Romanian Naval Forces |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 32 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Romanian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 3 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 2 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 7 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 6 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Portugal or Romania?
Romania has a larger navy with 38 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Portugal or Romania?
Romania operates more submarines with 4 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Portugal or Romania?
Portugal operates 5 frigates compared to Romania's 3.