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Navy comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Indonesia Indonesia

China operates 477 warships compared to 296 for Indonesia. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 1008 and 344.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #2 93.3
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 9 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Indonesia IndonesiaWorld #15 23.5
  • 3 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 1
  • 61 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 64 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 58 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 9
  • 50 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 26
  • 76 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 30
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 10
  • 26 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 197
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 68 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 19
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 41
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 7
China Indonesia Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
China Indonesia Ratio
Official name People's Liberation Army Navy Indonesian Navy
Total ships 1,008 344 🇨🇳 2.9×
Active ships 1,000 344 🇨🇳 2.9×
On order / planned 24 24 —
Submarines 64 4 🇨🇳 16×
Principal surface combatants 119 9 🇨🇳 13×
Aircraft carriers 3 1 🇨🇳 3.0×
Amphibious ships 76 30 🇨🇳 2.5×
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Corvettes 50 26 🇨🇳 1.9×
Patrol boats 26 197 🇮🇩 7.6×
Mine warfare 37 10 🇨🇳 3.7×
Coastal boats 68 19 🇨🇳 3.6×
Auxiliaries 523 48 🇨🇳 11×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×20Type 052D-class ×35
🇮🇩 IndonesiaGiuseppe Garibaldi-class ×1Nagapasa-class ×3Van Speijk-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Indonesia?
China has a larger navy with 477 warships in service compared to Indonesia's 296.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Indonesia?
China operates more submarines with 64 compared to Indonesia's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Indonesia?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Indonesia's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Indonesia?
China operates 61 destroyers compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Indonesia?
China operates 58 frigates compared to Indonesia's 9.
How do the China and Indonesia navies compare in size?
China's navy is 1.6 times larger than Indonesia's in terms of total ships (477 vs 296).