Navy comparison: Japan vs Mexico
Japan operates a fleet of 154 ships compared to 201 for Mexico. The fleet breakdown includes 25 vs 0 submarines, 46 vs 0 destroyers, 4 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 3 corvettes, 16 vs 2 amphibious ships, 6 vs 137 patrol boats, 22 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Japan vs Mexico). Japan's navy is officially the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, while Mexico's is the Mexican Navy.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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Mexican Navy 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Navy |
| Total ships | 201 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 201 as of 2025 |
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Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Mexican ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 137 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 2 | |
| Support ships | 46 | |
| Other ships | 10 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Mexico?
Mexico has a larger navy with 201 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Mexico?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Mexico?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Mexico?
Japan operates 4 frigates compared to Mexico's 1.