Navy comparison: Mexico vs United States
Overview
United States's 469-ship navy outnumbers Mexico's 201 vessels (2.3x advantage). Of these, 201 and 234 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 65 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 1 vs 1 frigates, 3 vs 33 corvettes, 2 vs 42 amphibious ships, 137 vs 0 patrol boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Mexico vs United States).
Mexico's navy is officially the Mexican Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Mexican Navy 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Navy |
| Total ships | 201 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 201 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 469 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 234 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 10 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 65 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 21 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 81 | |
| Support ships | 97 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Mexico or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 469 ships compared to Mexico's 201 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Mexico or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 65 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Mexico or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Mexico or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Mexico or United States?
United States operates 1 frigates compared to Mexico's 1.
How do the Mexico and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 2.3 times larger than Mexico's in terms of total ships (469 vs 201).