Navy comparison: China vs Egypt
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Egypt's 320 vessels (3.2x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 318 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 8 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 13 frigates, 50 vs 7 corvettes, 107 vs 17 amphibious ships, 94 vs 235 patrol boats, 58 vs 12 mine warfare ships (China vs Egypt). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Egypt's is the Egyptian 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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Egyptian Navy 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Navy |
| Total ships | 320 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 318 as of 2025 |
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 | |
Egyptian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 13 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 235 | |
| Amphibious ships | 17 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Egypt?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Egypt's 320 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Egypt?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Egypt's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Egypt?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Egypt's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Egypt?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Egypt's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Egypt?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Egypt's 13.
How do the China and Egypt navies compare in size?
China's navy is 3.2 times larger than Egypt's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 320).