Navy comparison: Netherlands vs New Zealand
Netherlands's 38-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (4.8x advantage). Of these, 38 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 0 submarines, 6 vs 2 frigates, 2 vs 1 amphibious ships, 7 vs 4 patrol boats, 6 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Netherlands vs New Zealand). Netherlands's navy is officially the Royal Netherlands Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Royal Netherlands Navy 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 38 as of 2025 |
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Royal New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿
| Official Name | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 4 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
New Zealand ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Netherlands or New Zealand?
Netherlands has a larger navy with 38 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Netherlands or New Zealand?
Netherlands operates more submarines with 3 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Netherlands or New Zealand?
Netherlands operates 6 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the Netherlands and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Netherlands's navy is 4.8 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (38 vs 8).