Navy comparison: Canada vs Indonesia
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers Canada's 159 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 66 and 326 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 4 submarines, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 46 corvettes, 0 vs 36 amphibious ships, 26 vs 187 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 13 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Indonesia). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Indonesia's is the Indonesian 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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Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 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 | |
Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 46 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 36 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Indonesia?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to Canada's 159 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Indonesia?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Indonesia's 4.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Indonesia?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Indonesia?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Indonesia's 9.
How do the Canada and Indonesia navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 2.1 times larger than Canada's in terms of total ships (333 vs 159).