Navy comparison: Italy vs New Zealand
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (39:1 advantage). Of these, 309 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 9 vs 2 frigates, 45 vs 1 amphibious ships, 19 vs 4 patrol boats, 10 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Italy vs New Zealand). Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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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Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
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, Italy or New Zealand?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or New Zealand?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or New Zealand?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or New Zealand?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or New Zealand?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the Italy and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 38.6 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (309 vs 8).