Navy comparison: Chile vs Mexico
Mexico's 201-ship navy outnumbers Chile's 73 vessels (2.8x advantage). Of these, 72 and 201 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 0 submarines, 8 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 3 corvettes, 4 vs 2 amphibious ships, 22 vs 137 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats (Chile vs Mexico). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Mexico's is the Mexican Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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Mexican Navy 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Navy |
| Total ships | 201 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 201 as of 2025 |
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Chilean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 19 | |
| Patrol boats | 22 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Mexican ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 137 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 2 | |
| Support ships | 46 | |
| Other ships | 10 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Mexico?
Mexico has a larger navy with 201 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Mexico?
Chile operates more submarines with 4 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Mexico?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to Mexico's 1.
How do the Chile and Mexico navies compare in size?
Mexico's navy is 2.8 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (201 vs 73).