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Navy comparison: Flag of Russia Russia vs Flag of Sweden Sweden

Russia's 279 warships outnumber Sweden's 32 (8.7:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 475 and 263.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Russia RussiaWorld #3 69.8
SEAS Index / 100

Russia leads on 9 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Sweden SwedenWorld #38 12.7
  • 2 Cruisersweight ×80 · size, era 0
  • 6 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 56 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 12 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 63 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 7
  • 17 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 43 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 7
  • 64 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 16 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 111 Support shipsnot scored 23
  • 5 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 61 Other shipsnot scored 206
Russia 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
Russia Sweden Ratio
Official name Russian Navy Swedish Navy
Total ships 475 263 🇷🇺 1.8×
Active ships 456 261 🇷🇺 1.7×
On order / planned 73 24 🇷🇺 3.0×
Submarines 56 4 🇷🇺 14×
Principal surface combatants 20 0 🇷🇺
Amphibious ships 17 0 🇷🇺
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Corvettes 63 7 🇷🇺 9.0×
Patrol boats 64 14 🇷🇺 4.6×
Mine warfare 43 7 🇷🇺 6.1×
Coastal boats 16 0 🇷🇺
Auxiliaries 177 229 🇸🇪 1.3×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇷🇺 RussiaImproved Kilo-class ×10Project 1155-class ×6Admiral Grigorovich-class ×3
🇸🇪 SwedenGötland-class ×3Visby-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Russia or Sweden?
Russia has a larger navy with 279 warships in service compared to Sweden's 32.
Which navy has more submarines, Russia or Sweden?
Russia operates more submarines with 56 compared to Sweden's 4.
Which navy has more destroyers, Russia or Sweden?
Russia operates 6 destroyers compared to Sweden's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Russia or Sweden?
Russia operates 12 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.
How do the Russia and Sweden navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 8.7 times larger than Sweden's in terms of total ships (279 vs 32).