Navy comparison: China vs Germany
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Germany's 71 vessels (15:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 71 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 6 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 11 frigates, 50 vs 5 corvettes, 107 vs 0 amphibious ships, 94 vs 10 patrol boats, 58 vs 12 mine warfare ships (China vs Germany). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Germany's is the German 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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German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 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 | |
German ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Germany?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Germany?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Germany's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Germany?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Germany?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Germany?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Germany's 11.
How do the China and Germany navies compare in size?
China's navy is 14.6 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 71).