Navy comparison:
Russia vs
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.
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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× |
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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).