Navy comparison: Mexico vs Vietnam
Mexico operates a fleet of 201 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 201 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 9 frigates, 3 vs 16 corvettes, 2 vs 21 amphibious ships, 137 vs 32 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Mexico vs Vietnam). Mexico's navy is officially the Mexican Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Mexican Navy 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Navy |
| Total ships | 201 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 201 as of 2025 |
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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Mexico or Vietnam?
Mexico has a larger navy with 201 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Mexico or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Mexico or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Mexico's 1.
How do the Mexico and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Mexico's navy is 1.8 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total ships (201 vs 112).