Navy comparison: China vs Cyprus
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Cyprus's 12 vessels (86:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 11 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 0 frigates, 50 vs 0 corvettes, 107 vs 0 amphibious ships, 94 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 2 coastal boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Cyprus). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Cyprus's is the Cyprus 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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Cyprus Navy 🇨🇾
| Official Name | Cyprus Navy |
| Total ships | 12 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 11 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 | |
Cypriot ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 2 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Cyprus?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Cyprus's 12 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Cyprus?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Cyprus?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Cyprus?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Cyprus?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Cyprus's 0.
How do the China and Cyprus navies compare in size?
China's navy is 86.3 times larger than Cyprus's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 12).