Navy comparison: Canada vs Italy
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 309 for Italy. Of these, 66 and 309 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 8 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 15 vs 3 destroyers, 12 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 45 amphibious ships, 26 vs 19 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Italy). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Italy's is the Italian 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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Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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 | |
Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Canada's 159 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Italy?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Canada or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Canada's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Italy?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Italy's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Italy?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Italy's 9.
How do the Canada and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 1.9 times larger than Canada's in terms of total ships (309 vs 159).