Navy comparison: China vs Ecuador
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Ecuador's 30 vessels (35:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 30 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 2 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 2 frigates, 50 vs 6 corvettes, 107 vs 0 amphibious ships, 94 vs 2 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 coastal boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Ecuador). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Ecuador's is the Ecuadorian 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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Ecuadorian Navy 🇪🇨
| Official Name | Ecuadorian Navy |
| Total ships | 30 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 30 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 | |
Ecuadorian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 3 | |
| Patrol boats | 2 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 14 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Ecuador?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Ecuador's 30 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Ecuador?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Ecuador's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Ecuador?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ecuador's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Ecuador?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Ecuador's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Ecuador?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Ecuador's 2.
How do the China and Ecuador navies compare in size?
China's navy is 34.5 times larger than Ecuador's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 30).