Navy comparison: Australia vs Taiwan
Taiwan's 112-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (2.7x advantage). Of these, 41 and 101 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 14 submarines, 3 vs 4 destroyers, 8 vs 21 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 3 vs 8 amphibious ships, 13 vs 37 patrol boats, 4 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Taiwan). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China 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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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 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 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Taiwan?
Taiwan has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 14 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and Taiwan navies compare in size?
Taiwan's navy is 2.7 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (112 vs 41).