Navy comparison: Sweden vs United States
Sweden operates a fleet of 319 ships compared to 474 for United States. Of these, 319 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 5 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 0 vs 1 frigates, 7 vs 33 corvettes, 0 vs 58 amphibious ships, 14 vs 0 patrol boats, 8 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Sweden vs United States). Sweden's navy is officially the Swedish Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Swedish Navy 🇸🇪
| Official Name | Swedish Navy |
| Total ships | 319 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 319 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Sweden or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Sweden's 319 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Sweden or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Sweden's 5.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Sweden or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Sweden's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Sweden or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Sweden's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Sweden or United States?
United States operates 1 frigates compared to Sweden's 0.