Patrol Vessels by Country (Europe)

Overview

Patrol vessels protect territorial waters, enforce maritime boundaries, and combat piracy and smuggling. While smaller than frigates, modern patrol vessels often carry missiles and sophisticated sensors. This ranking compares nations by their patrol boat and offshore patrol vessel inventories.

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🇷🇺 Russia
Leading Country
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19
Countries
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Patrol Vessels — Top 10 ranking infographic 2026
Patrol Vessels — Top 10 ranking infographic 2026
# Country Total
1 🇷🇺 Russia 66
2 🇩🇰 Denmark 38
3 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 26
4 🇳🇴 Norway 25
5 🇫🇷 France 25
6 🇮🇪 Ireland 24
7 🇪🇸 Spain 24
8 🇵🇹 Portugal 19
9 🇮🇹 Italy 19
10 🇺🇦 Ukraine 15
11 🇸🇪 Sweden 14
12 🇬🇷 Greece 10
13 🇩🇪 Germany 10
14 🇨🇾 Cyprus 9
15 🇳🇱 Netherlands 7
16 🇭🇷 Croatia 5
17 🇪🇪 Estonia 4
18 🇷🇴 Romania 2
19 🇧🇪 Belgium 2