Navy comparison: China vs Ireland
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (29:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 31 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 29 patrol boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Ireland). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Ireland's is the Irish Naval Service.
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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Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 31 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 | |
Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Ireland?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Ireland?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Ireland?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Ireland?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Ireland?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the China and Ireland navies compare in size?
China's navy is 28.8 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 36).