Navy comparison: China vs Colombia
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Colombia's 237 vessels (4.4x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 232 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 4 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 9 frigates, 50 vs 2 corvettes, 107 vs 0 amphibious ships, 94 vs 219 patrol boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Colombia). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Colombia's is the Colombian National Navy.
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1036 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 1023 as of 2025 |
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Colombian National Navy 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian National Navy |
| Total ships | 237 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 232 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Colombian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 219 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Colombia?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Colombia's 237 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Colombia?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Colombia's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Colombia?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Colombia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Colombia?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Colombia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Colombia?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Colombia's 9.
How do the China and Colombia navies compare in size?
China's navy is 4.4 times larger than Colombia's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 237).