Navy comparison: Japan vs New Zealand
Japan's 154-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (19:1 advantage). Of these, 154 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 25 vs 0 submarines, 46 vs 0 destroyers, 4 vs 2 frigates, 16 vs 1 amphibious ships, 6 vs 4 patrol boats, 22 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Japan vs New Zealand). Japan's navy is officially the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand 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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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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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 | |
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, Japan or New Zealand?
Japan has a larger navy with 154 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or New Zealand?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or New Zealand?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or New Zealand?
Japan operates 4 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the Japan and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Japan's navy is 19.2 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (154 vs 8).