Navy comparison: France vs New Zealand
France's 138-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (17:1 advantage). Of these, 133 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 2 frigates, 3 vs 1 amphibious ships, 26 vs 4 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 mine warfare ships (France vs New Zealand). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 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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French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, France or New Zealand?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or New Zealand?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or New Zealand?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or New Zealand?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or New Zealand?
France operates 12 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the France and New Zealand navies compare in size?
France's navy is 17.2 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (138 vs 8).