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Navy comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Sweden Sweden

Fleet Profile
Germany Sweden
Official name German Navy Swedish Navy
Total ships 71 (2025) 319 (2025)
Active ships 71 319
Naval ensign Ensign of Germany navy Ensign of Sweden navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇩🇪 Germanyas of 2025
  • Submarines 6
  • Frigates 11
  • Corvettes 5
  • Patrol boats 10
  • Mine Warfare ships 12
  • Support ships 20
  • Other ships 7
🇸🇪 Swedenas of 2025
  • Submarines 5
  • Corvettes 7
  • Patrol boats 14
  • Mine Warfare ships 8
  • Support ships 1
  • Other ships 284

Overview

Sweden's 319-ship navy outnumbers Germany's 71 vessels (4.5x advantage).

The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 5 submarines, 11 vs 0 frigates, 5 vs 7 corvettes, 10 vs 14 patrol boats, 12 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Germany vs Sweden).

Germany's navy is officially the German Navy, while Sweden's is the Swedish Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Sweden?
Sweden has a larger navy with 319 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Sweden?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Sweden's 5.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Sweden?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.
How do the Germany and Sweden navies compare in size?
Sweden's navy is 4.5 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (319 vs 71).