Navy comparison: China vs Italy
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Italy's 309 vessels (3.4x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 309 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 8 submarines, 3 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 3 destroyers, 47 vs 9 frigates, 50 vs 0 corvettes, 107 vs 45 amphibious ships, 94 vs 19 patrol boats, 58 vs 10 mine warfare ships (China vs Italy). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Italy's is the Italian 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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Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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 | |
Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Italy?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Italy's 309 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Italy?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Italy?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Italy's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Italy?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Italy's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Italy?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Italy's 9.
How do the China and Italy navies compare in size?
China's navy is 3.4 times larger than Italy's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 309).