Navy comparison: China vs Denmark
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Denmark's 127 vessels (8.2x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 127 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 9 frigates, 50 vs 0 corvettes, 107 vs 42 amphibious ships, 94 vs 38 patrol boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Denmark). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Denmark's is the Royal Danish 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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Royal Danish Navy 🇩🇰
| Official Name | Royal Danish Navy |
| Total ships | 127 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 127 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 | |
Danish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 38 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 37 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Denmark?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Denmark's 127 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Denmark?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Denmark's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Denmark?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Denmark's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Denmark?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Denmark's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Denmark?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Denmark's 9.
How do the China and Denmark navies compare in size?
China's navy is 8.2 times larger than Denmark's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 127).