Navy comparison: New Zealand vs Taiwan
Taiwan's 112-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (14:1 advantage). Of these, 4 and 101 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 14 submarines, 0 vs 4 destroyers, 2 vs 21 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 1 vs 8 amphibious ships, 4 vs 37 patrol boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships (New Zealand vs Taiwan). New Zealand's navy is officially the Royal New Zealand Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China 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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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, New Zealand or Taiwan?
Taiwan has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, New Zealand or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 14 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, New Zealand or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, New Zealand or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the New Zealand and Taiwan navies compare in size?
Taiwan's navy is 14.0 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (112 vs 8).