Navy comparison: New Zealand vs Philippines
Philippines's 134-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (17:1 advantage). Of these, 4 and 115 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 2 submarines, 2 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 1 vs 29 amphibious ships, 4 vs 41 patrol boats, 0 vs 24 coastal boats (New Zealand vs Philippines). New Zealand's navy is officially the Royal New Zealand Navy, while Philippines's is the Philippine Navy.
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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Philippine Navy 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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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 | |
Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 29 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, New Zealand or Philippines?
Philippines has a larger navy with 134 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, New Zealand or Philippines?
Philippines operates more submarines with 2 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, New Zealand or Philippines?
Philippines operates 7 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the New Zealand and Philippines navies compare in size?
Philippines's navy is 16.8 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (134 vs 8).