Navy comparison: China vs Estonia
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Estonia's 8 vessels (130:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 8 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 0 corvettes, 107 vs 0 amphibious ships, 94 vs 4 patrol boats, 58 vs 4 mine warfare ships (China vs Estonia). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Estonia's is the Estonian 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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Estonian Navy 🇪🇪
| Official Name | Estonian Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 8 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Estonian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Estonia?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Estonia's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Estonia?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Estonia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Estonia?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Estonia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Estonia?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Estonia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Estonia?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Estonia's 0.
How do the China and Estonia navies compare in size?
China's navy is 129.5 times larger than Estonia's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 8).