Navy comparison: India vs New Zealand
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (36:1 advantage). Of these, 291 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 0 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 2 frigates, 19 vs 0 corvettes, 16 vs 1 amphibious ships, 136 vs 4 patrol boats (India vs New Zealand). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 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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Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 19 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| 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, India or New Zealand?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or New Zealand?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or New Zealand?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or New Zealand?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or New Zealand?
India operates 12 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the India and New Zealand navies compare in size?
India's navy is 36.4 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (291 vs 8).