Navy comparison: Canada vs Singapore
Overview
Canada's 159-ship navy outnumbers Singapore's 57 vessels (2.8x advantage). Of these, 66 and 49 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 9 submarines, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 6 frigates, 0 vs 12 corvettes, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 26 vs 8 patrol boats, 12 vs 8 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Singapore).
Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore 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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Republic of Singapore Navy 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Total ships | 57 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 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 | |
Singaporean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 8 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Singapore?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Singapore's 57 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Singapore?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Singapore's 9.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Singapore?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Singapore's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Singapore?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Singapore's 6.
How do the Canada and Singapore navies compare in size?
Canada's navy is 2.8 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (159 vs 57).