Navy comparison: Brazil vs Mexico
Overview
Mexico's 201-ship navy outnumbers Brazil's 76 vessels (2.6x advantage). Of these, 68 and 201 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 0 submarines, 12 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 3 corvettes, 3 vs 2 amphibious ships, 24 vs 137 patrol boats, 5 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs Mexico).
Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while Mexico's is the Mexican Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 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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Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
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, Brazil or Mexico?
Mexico has a larger navy with 201 ships compared to Brazil's 76 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil operates more submarines with 7 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to Mexico's 1.
How do the Brazil and Mexico navies compare in size?
Mexico's navy is 2.6 times larger than Brazil's in terms of total ships (201 vs 76).