Navy comparison: New Zealand vs Vietnam
Vietnam's 112-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (14:1 advantage). Of these, 4 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 2 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 1 vs 21 amphibious ships, 4 vs 32 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 mine warfare ships (New Zealand vs Vietnam). New Zealand's navy is officially the Royal New Zealand Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
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 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, New Zealand or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, New Zealand or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, New Zealand or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the New Zealand and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Vietnam's navy is 14.0 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (112 vs 8).