Navy comparison: Finland vs New Zealand
Finland's 230-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (29:1 advantage). Of these, 200 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 2 frigates, 12 vs 0 corvettes, 149 vs 1 amphibious ships, 0 vs 4 patrol boats, 18 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Finland vs New Zealand). Finland's navy is officially the Finnish Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Finnish Navy 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Navy |
| Total ships | 230 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 200 as of 2025 |
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Royal New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿
| Official Name | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 4 as of 2026 |
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Finnish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 149 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 40 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
New Zealand ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Finland or New Zealand?
Finland has a larger navy with 230 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Finland or New Zealand?
New Zealand operates 2 frigates compared to Finland's 0.
How do the Finland and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Finland's navy is 28.8 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (230 vs 8).