Navy comparison: China vs Indonesia
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Indonesia's 333 vessels (3.1x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 326 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 4 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 9 frigates, 50 vs 46 corvettes, 107 vs 36 amphibious ships, 94 vs 187 patrol boats, 58 vs 13 mine warfare ships (China vs Indonesia). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Indonesia's is the Indonesian 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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Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 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 | |
Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 46 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 36 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Indonesia?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Indonesia's 333 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Indonesia?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Indonesia's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Indonesia?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Indonesia?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Indonesia?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Indonesia's 9.
How do the China and Indonesia navies compare in size?
China's navy is 3.1 times larger than Indonesia's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 333).