Navy comparison: China vs Greece
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Greece's 157 vessels (6.6x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 154 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 10 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 16 frigates, 50 vs 0 corvettes, 107 vs 26 amphibious ships, 94 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 36 coastal boats, 58 vs 3 mine warfare ships (China vs Greece). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Greece's is the Hellenic 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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Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 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 | |
Greek ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 16 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 36 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 26 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 8 | |
| Support ships | 34 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Greece?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Greece's 157 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Greece?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Greece's 10.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Greece?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Greece?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Greece?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Greece's 16.
How do the China and Greece navies compare in size?
China's navy is 6.6 times larger than Greece's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 157).