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Navy comparison: Flag of Denmark Denmark vs Flag of Sweden Sweden

Denmark operates 52 warships compared to 32 for Sweden. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 109 and 263.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Denmark DenmarkWorld #29 16.2
SEAS Index / 100

Denmark leads overall, ahead on 2 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Sweden SwedenWorld #38 12.6
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 7
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 7
  • 39 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 14 Support shipsnot scored 23
  • 43 Other shipsnot scored 206
Denmark 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
Denmark Sweden Ratio
Official name Royal Danish Navy Swedish Navy
Total ships 109 263 🇸🇪 2.4×
Active ships 109 261 🇸🇪 2.4×
On order / planned 5 24 🇸🇪 4.8×
Submarines 0 4 🇸🇪
Principal surface combatants 9 0 🇩🇰
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Corvettes 0 7 🇸🇪
Patrol boats 39 14 🇩🇰 2.8×
Mine warfare 4 7 🇸🇪 1.8×
Auxiliaries 57 229 🇸🇪 4.0×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇰 DenmarkThetis-class ×4
🇸🇪 SwedenGötland-class ×3Visby-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Denmark or Sweden?
Denmark has a larger navy with 52 warships in service compared to Sweden's 32.
Which navy has more submarines, Denmark or Sweden?
Sweden operates more submarines with 4 compared to Denmark's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Denmark or Sweden?
Denmark operates 9 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.
How do the Denmark and Sweden navies compare in size?
Denmark's navy is 1.6 times larger than Sweden's in terms of total ships (52 vs 32).