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Navy comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Cambodia Cambodia

China's 477 warships outnumber Cambodia's 17 (28:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 1008 and 26.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #2 93.8
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 10 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Cambodia CambodiaWorld #73 3.9
  • 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 1
  • 76 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 26 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 16
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 68 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 0
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 4
China Cambodia 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 Cambodia Ratio
Official name People's Liberation Army Navy Royal Cambodian Navy
Total ships 1,008 26 🇨🇳 39×
Active ships 1,000 21 🇨🇳 48×
On order / planned 24 1 🇨🇳 24×
Submarines 64 0 🇨🇳
Principal surface combatants 119 0 🇨🇳
Aircraft carriers 3 0 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 76 0 🇨🇳
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Corvettes 50 1 🇨🇳 50×
Patrol boats 26 16 🇨🇳 1.6×
Mine warfare 37 0 🇨🇳
Coastal boats 68 0 🇨🇳
Auxiliaries 523 4 🇨🇳 131×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×20Type 052D-class ×35
🇰🇭 CambodiaType 056-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Cambodia?
China has a larger navy with 477 warships in service compared to Cambodia's 17.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Cambodia?
China operates more submarines with 64 compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Cambodia?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Cambodia?
China operates 61 destroyers compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Cambodia?
China operates 58 frigates compared to Cambodia's 0.
How do the China and Cambodia navies compare in size?
China's navy is 28.1 times larger than Cambodia's in terms of total ships (477 vs 17).