Navy comparison: Canada vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Canada's 159 vessels (3.0x advantage). Of these, 66 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 15 vs 78 destroyers, 12 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 33 corvettes, 0 vs 58 amphibious ships, 26 vs 0 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Canada vs United States). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while United States's is the United States 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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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Canada's 159 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Canada's 16.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Canada or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Canada's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Canada's 15.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or United States?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Canada and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 3.0 times larger than Canada's in terms of total ships (474 vs 159).