Navy comparison: China vs Eritrea
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Eritrea's 23 vessels (45:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 23 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 5 corvettes, 107 vs 5 amphibious ships, 94 vs 13 patrol boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Eritrea). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Eritrea's is the Eritrean 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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Eritrean Navy 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Navy |
| Total ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 23 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 | |
Eritrean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Eritrea?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Eritrea's 23 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Eritrea?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Eritrea's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Eritrea?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Eritrea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Eritrea?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Eritrea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Eritrea?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Eritrea's 0.
How do the China and Eritrea navies compare in size?
China's navy is 45.0 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 23).