Navy comparison: Australia vs New Zealand
Australia's 41-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (5.1x advantage). Of these, 41 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 2 frigates, 3 vs 1 amphibious ships, 13 vs 4 patrol boats, 4 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Australia vs New Zealand). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand 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 New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿
| Official Name | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 4 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 | |
New Zealand ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or New Zealand?
Australia has a larger navy with 41 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or New Zealand?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or New Zealand?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or New Zealand?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the Australia and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Australia's navy is 5.1 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (41 vs 8).