Navy comparison: 
Canada vs 
New Zealand
Canada's 98-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (12:1 advantage). Of these, 33 and 5 are in active service respectively.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Canada | New Zealand | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Canadian Navy | Royal New Zealand Navy | |
| Total ships | 98 | 8 | 🇨🇦 12× |
| Active ships | 33 | 5 | 🇨🇦 6.6× |
| On order / planned | 30 | 0 | 🇨🇦 |
| Submarines | 4 | 0 | 🇨🇦 |
| Principal surface combatants | 12 | 2 | 🇨🇦 6.0× |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 1 | 🇳🇿 |
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| Patrol boats | 16 | 1 | 🇨🇦 16× |
| Auxiliaries | 1 | 1 | — |
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🇳🇿 New ZealandAnzac-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or New Zealand?
Canada has a larger navy with 98 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or New Zealand?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or New Zealand?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or New Zealand?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the Canada and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Canada's navy is 12.2 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (98 vs 8).