Navy comparison: 
Brazil vs 
Canada
Brazil operates a fleet of 75 ships compared to 102 for Canada. Of these, 66 and 33 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
BrazilWorld #29
23.0
SEAS Index / 100
Canada leads overall, ahead on 1 of 6 categories
CanadaWorld #26
23.4
Brazil
Canada
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Brazil | Canada | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Brazilian Navy | Royal Canadian Navy | |
| Total ships | 75 | 102 | 🇨🇦 1.4× |
| Active ships | 66 | 33 | 🇧🇷 2.0× |
| On order / planned | 3 | 29 | 🇨🇦 9.7× |
| Submarines | 5 | 4 | 🇧🇷 1.2× |
| Principal surface combatants | 7 | 12 | 🇨🇦 1.7× |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | 0 | 🇧🇷 |
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| Corvettes | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇷 |
| Patrol boats | 23 | 16 | 🇧🇷 1.4× |
| Mine warfare | 4 | 0 | 🇧🇷 |
| Auxiliaries | 23 | 1 | 🇧🇷 23× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or Canada?
Canada has a larger navy with 102 ships compared to Brazil's 75 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Canada?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Brazil's 7.
Which navy has more destroyers, Brazil or Canada?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Brazil's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Canada?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Brazil's 10.