Navy comparison: China vs Iraq
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (17:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 62 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 1 corvettes, 107 vs 0 amphibious ships, 94 vs 58 patrol boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Iraq). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Iraq's is the Iraqi 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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Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 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 | |
Iraqi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 58 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Iraq?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Iraq?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Iraq?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Iraq?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Iraq?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the China and Iraq navies compare in size?
China's navy is 16.7 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 62).