Navy comparison: China vs Algeria
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Algeria's 104 vessels (10.0x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 104 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 6 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 8 frigates, 50 vs 11 corvettes, 107 vs 3 amphibious ships, 94 vs 65 patrol boats, 58 vs 3 mine warfare ships (China vs Algeria). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Algeria's is the Algerian 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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Algerian National Navy 🇩🇿
| Official Name | Algerian National Navy |
| Total ships | 104 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 104 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 | |
Algerian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 11 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 65 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 8 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Algeria?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Algeria's 104 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Algeria?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Algeria's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Algeria?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Algeria's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Algeria?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Algeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Algeria?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Algeria's 8.
How do the China and Algeria navies compare in size?
China's navy is 10.0 times larger than Algeria's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 104).