Navy comparison: Canada vs Iraq
Canada's 159-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (2.6x advantage). Of these, 66 and 62 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 0 submarines, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 1 corvettes, 26 vs 58 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats (Canada vs Iraq). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Iraq's is the Iraqi 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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Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 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 | |
Iraqi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 58 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Iraq?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Iraq?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Iraq?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Iraq?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Canada and Iraq navies compare in size?
Canada's navy is 2.6 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (159 vs 62).