Navy comparison: Portugal vs Taiwan
Taiwan's 112-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (3.1x advantage). Of these, 36 and 101 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 14 submarines, 0 vs 4 destroyers, 5 vs 21 frigates, 2 vs 7 corvettes, 0 vs 8 amphibious ships, 19 vs 37 patrol boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Portugal vs Taiwan). Portugal's navy is officially the Portuguese Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China Navy.
Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 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 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Portugal or Taiwan?
Taiwan has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Portugal or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 14 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Portugal or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Portugal or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the Portugal and Taiwan navies compare in size?
Taiwan's navy is 3.1 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (112 vs 36).