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Navy comparison: Flag of Portugal Portugal vs Flag of Sweden Sweden

Portugal operates 26 warships compared to 32 for Sweden. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 34 and 263.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Portugal PortugalWorld #37 12.8
SEAS Index / 100

Portugal leads overall, ahead on 2 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Sweden SwedenWorld #38 12.7
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 5 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 7
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 7
  • 19 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 4 Support shipsnot scored 23
  • 4 Other shipsnot scored 206
Portugal Sweden 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
Portugal Sweden Ratio
Official name Portuguese Navy Swedish Navy
Total ships 34 263 🇸🇪 7.7×
Active ships 34 261 🇸🇪 7.7×
On order / planned 12 24 🇸🇪 2.0×
Submarines 2 4 🇸🇪 2.0×
Principal surface combatants 5 0 🇵🇹
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Corvettes 0 7 🇸🇪
Patrol boats 19 14 🇵🇹 1.4×
Mine warfare 0 7 🇸🇪
Auxiliaries 8 229 🇸🇪 29×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇵🇹 PortugalType 214-class ×2Vasco da Gama-class ×3
🇸🇪 SwedenGötland-class ×3Visby-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Portugal or Sweden?
Sweden has a larger navy with 32 warships in service compared to Portugal's 26.
Which navy has more submarines, Portugal or Sweden?
Sweden operates more submarines with 4 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Portugal or Sweden?
Portugal operates 5 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.