Navy comparison: Canada vs Chile
Overview
Canada's 159-ship navy outnumbers Chile's 73 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 66 and 72 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 4 submarines, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 8 frigates, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 26 vs 22 patrol boats, 12 vs 19 coastal boats (Canada vs Chile).
Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Chile's is the Chilean Navy.
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 66 as of 2026 |
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Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Chilean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 19 | |
| Patrol boats | 22 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Chile?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Chile?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Chile's 4.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Chile?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Chile's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Chile?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Chile's 8.
How do the Canada and Chile navies compare in size?
Canada's navy is 2.2 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (159 vs 73).