Navy comparison:
Kenya vs
New Zealand
Kenya's 22 warships outnumber New Zealand's 6 (3.7:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 25 and 15.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Kenya
New Zealand
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Kenya | New Zealand | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Kenya Navy | Royal New Zealand Navy | |
| Total ships | 25 | 15 | 🇰🇪 1.7× |
| Active ships | 25 | 12 | 🇰🇪 2.1× |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇿 |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 1 | 🇳🇿 |
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| Patrol boats | 4 | 1 | 🇰🇪 4.0× |
| Coastal boats | 18 | 0 | 🇰🇪 |
| Auxiliaries | 3 | 6 | 🇳🇿 2.0× |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇳🇿 New ZealandAnzac-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Kenya or New Zealand?
Kenya has a larger navy with 22 warships in service compared to New Zealand's 6.
Which navy has more frigates, Kenya or New Zealand?
New Zealand operates 2 frigates compared to Kenya's 0.
How do the Kenya and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Kenya's navy is 3.7 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (22 vs 6).