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Navy comparison: Flag of United Kingdom United Kingdom vs Flag of New Zealand New Zealand

United Kingdom's 58 warships outnumber New Zealand's 6 (9.7:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 143 and 15.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of United Kingdom United KingdomWorld #6 42.9
SEAS Index / 100

United Kingdom leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of New Zealand New ZealandWorld #58 6.8
  • 2 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 6 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 10 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 5 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 2
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 7 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 26 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 1
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 3 Support shipsnot scored 1
  • 1 Other shipsnot scored 5
United Kingdom New Zealand Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
United Kingdom New Zealand Ratio
Official name Royal Navy Royal New Zealand Navy
Total ships 143 15 🇬🇧 9.5×
Active ships 62 12 🇬🇧 5.2×
On order / planned 23 0 🇬🇧
Submarines 10 0 🇬🇧
Principal surface combatants 11 2 🇬🇧 5.5×
Aircraft carriers 2 0 🇬🇧
Amphibious ships 2 1 🇬🇧 2.0×
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Patrol boats 26 1 🇬🇧 26×
Mine warfare 7 0 🇬🇧
Auxiliaries 4 6 🇳🇿 1.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇬🇧 United KingdomQueen Elizabeth-class ×2Astute-class ×6Daring-class ×6
🇳🇿 New ZealandAnzac-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, United Kingdom or New Zealand?
United Kingdom has a larger navy with 58 warships in service compared to New Zealand's 6.
Which navy has more submarines, United Kingdom or New Zealand?
United Kingdom operates more submarines with 10 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Kingdom or New Zealand?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Kingdom or New Zealand?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Kingdom or New Zealand?
United Kingdom operates 5 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the United Kingdom and New Zealand navies compare in size?
United Kingdom's navy is 9.7 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (58 vs 6).