Navy comparison: Canada vs Vietnam
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 66 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 9 submarines, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 0 vs 21 amphibious ships, 26 vs 32 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Vietnam). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Vietnam?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Vietnam?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Vietnam's 9.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Vietnam?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Vietnam?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Vietnam's 9.