Navy comparison: Russia vs Sweden
Russia operates a fleet of 565 ships compared to 319 for Sweden. Of these, 477 and 319 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 81 vs 5 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 9 vs 0 destroyers, 19 vs 0 frigates, 99 vs 7 corvettes, 83 vs 0 amphibious ships, 70 vs 14 patrol boats, 6 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.
Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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Swedish Navy 🇸🇪
| Official Name | Swedish Navy |
| Total ships | 319 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 319 as of 2025 |
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Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Swedish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 5 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 14 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 284 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Russia or Sweden?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 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 9 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 1.8 times larger than Sweden's in terms of total ships (565 vs 319).