Navy comparison: Indonesia vs New Zealand
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (42:1 advantage). Of these, 326 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 0 submarines, 9 vs 2 frigates, 46 vs 0 corvettes, 36 vs 1 amphibious ships, 187 vs 4 patrol boats, 13 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Indonesia vs New Zealand). Indonesia's navy is officially the Indonesian Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 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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Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 46 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 36 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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, Indonesia or New Zealand?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or New Zealand?
Indonesia operates more submarines with 4 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or New Zealand?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the Indonesia and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 41.6 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (333 vs 8).