Navy comparison: Chile vs Netherlands

Chile operates a fleet of 73 ships compared to 38 for Netherlands. Of these, 72 and 38 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 3 submarines, 8 vs 6 frigates, 4 vs 2 amphibious ships, 22 vs 7 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Chile vs Netherlands). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Netherlands's is the Royal Netherlands Navy.

Chilean Navy 🇨🇱

Official Name Chilean Navy
Total ships 73 as of 2025
Active ships 72 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Chile navy

Royal Netherlands Navy 🇳🇱

Official Name Royal Netherlands Navy
Total ships 38 as of 2025
Active ships 38 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Netherlands navy

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

Netherlands ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 3
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 6
Corvettes 0
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 7
Amphibious ships 2
Mine Warfare ships 6
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 8
Other ships 6

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Netherlands?
Chile has a larger navy with 73 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Netherlands?
Chile operates more submarines with 4 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Netherlands?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to Netherlands's 6.
How do the Chile and Netherlands navies compare in size?
Chile's navy is 1.9 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (73 vs 38).