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Navy comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan

China's 477 warships outnumber Kazakhstan's 7 (68:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 1008 and 9.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #2 93.4
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 10 of 10 categories

Flag of Kazakhstan KazakhstanWorld #78 3.1
  • 3 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 61 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 64 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 58 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 50 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 76 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 1
  • 26 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 68 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 4
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 2
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 0
China Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan Ratio
Official name People's Liberation Army Navy Kazakh Naval Forces
Total ships 1,008 9 🇨🇳 112×
Active ships 1,000 9 🇨🇳 111×
On order / planned 24 2 🇨🇳 12×
Submarines 64 0 🇨🇳
Principal surface combatants 119 0 🇨🇳
Aircraft carriers 3 0 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 76 0 🇨🇳
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Corvettes 50 0 🇨🇳
Patrol boats 26 2 🇨🇳 13×
Mine warfare 37 1 🇨🇳 37×
Coastal boats 68 4 🇨🇳 17×
Auxiliaries 523 2 🇨🇳 262×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×20Type 052D-class ×35
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Kazakhstan?
China has a larger navy with 477 warships in service compared to Kazakhstan's 7.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Kazakhstan?
China operates more submarines with 64 compared to Kazakhstan's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Kazakhstan?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Kazakhstan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Kazakhstan?
China operates 61 destroyers compared to Kazakhstan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Kazakhstan?
China operates 58 frigates compared to Kazakhstan's 0.
How do the China and Kazakhstan navies compare in size?
China's navy is 68.1 times larger than Kazakhstan's in terms of total ships (477 vs 7).