Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs China
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers United Arab Emirates's 86 vessels (12:1 advantage). Of these, 79 and 1023 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 73 submarines, 0 vs 3 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 58 destroyers, 0 vs 47 frigates, 11 vs 50 corvettes, 31 vs 107 amphibious ships, 42 vs 94 patrol boats, 2 vs 58 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs China). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while China's is the People's Liberation Army Navy.
United Arab Emirates Navy 🇦🇪
| Official Name | United Arab Emirates Navy |
| Total ships | 86 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 79 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
|
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1036 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 1023 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
|
Emirati ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 11 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 42 | |
| Amphibious ships | 31 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 58 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 47 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 468 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or China?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or China?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Arab Emirates or China?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Arab Emirates or China?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or China?
China operates 47 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and China navies compare in size?
China's navy is 12.0 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 86).