Navy comparison: Australia vs Canada
Canada's 159-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (3.9x advantage). Of these, 41 and 66 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 16 submarines, 3 vs 15 destroyers, 8 vs 12 frigates, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 26 patrol boats, 0 vs 12 coastal boats, 4 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Canada). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Canada's is the Royal Canadian Navy.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2025 |
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Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 66 as of 2026 |
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Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Canadian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 15 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 42 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Canada?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Canada?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Canada?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Canada?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and Canada navies compare in size?
Canada's navy is 3.9 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (159 vs 41).