Navy comparison: Mexico vs Netherlands
Mexico's 201-ship navy outnumbers Netherlands's 38 vessels (5.3x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 3 submarines, 1 vs 6 frigates, 3 vs 0 corvettes, 2 vs 2 amphibious ships, 137 vs 7 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Mexico vs Netherlands). Mexico's navy is officially the Mexican Navy, while Netherlands's is the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Mexican Navy 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Navy |
| Total ships | 201 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 201 as of 2025 |
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Royal Netherlands Navy 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 38 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Netherlands ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 7 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 6 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Mexico or Netherlands?
Mexico has a larger navy with 201 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Mexico or Netherlands?
Netherlands operates more submarines with 3 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Mexico or Netherlands?
Netherlands operates 6 frigates compared to Mexico's 1.
How do the Mexico and Netherlands navies compare in size?
Mexico's navy is 5.3 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (201 vs 38).