Navy comparison: 
Russia vs 
Sweden
Ships by Category
🇷🇺 Russiaas of 2026
🇸🇪 Swedenas of 2025
Overview
Russia operates a fleet of 529 ships compared to 319 for Sweden. Of these, 446 and 319 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 81 vs 5 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 8 vs 0 destroyers, 19 vs 0 frigates, 81 vs 7 corvettes, 22 vs 0 amphibious ships, 68 vs 14 patrol boats, 18 vs 0 coastal boats, 50 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Russia vs Sweden).
Russia's navy is officially the Russian Navy, while Sweden's is the Swedish Navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Russia or Sweden?
Russia has a larger navy with 529 ships compared to Sweden's 319 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Russia or Sweden?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Sweden's 5.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Russia or Sweden?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Sweden's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Russia or Sweden?
Russia operates 8 destroyers compared to Sweden's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Russia or Sweden?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.
How do the Russia and Sweden navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 1.7 times larger than Sweden's in terms of total ships (529 vs 319).