Navy comparison: China vs Djibouti
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Djibouti's 29 vessels (36:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 29 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 3 amphibious ships, 94 vs 24 patrol boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Djibouti). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Djibouti's is the Djiboutian 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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Djiboutian Navy 🇩🇯
| Official Name | Djiboutian Navy |
| Total ships | 29 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 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 | |
Djibouti ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 2 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Djibouti?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Djibouti's 29 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Djibouti?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Djibouti?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Djibouti?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Djibouti?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Djibouti's 0.
How do the China and Djibouti navies compare in size?
China's navy is 35.7 times larger than Djibouti's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 29).