Navy comparison: China vs Japan
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1025 |
| Active ships | 1010 |
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 |
| Active ships | 154 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 50 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 46 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 466 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Japan?
China has a larger navy with 1,025 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Japan?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Japan's 25.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Japan?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Japan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Japan?
China operates 50 destroyers compared to Japan's 46.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Japan?
China operates 46 frigates compared to Japan's 4.
How do the China and Japan navies compare in size?
China's navy is 6.7 times larger than Japan's in terms of total ships (1,025 vs 154).