Navy comparison: Canada vs Taiwan
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 112 for Taiwan. Of these, 66 and 101 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 14 submarines, 15 vs 4 destroyers, 12 vs 21 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 0 vs 8 amphibious ships, 26 vs 37 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Taiwan). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China 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 China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Taiwan?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Taiwan's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Taiwan?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Taiwan's 14.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Taiwan?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Taiwan's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Canada's 12.