Navy comparison: China vs South Korea
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1025 |
| Active ships | 1010 |
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Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Total ships | 155 |
| Active ships | 155 |
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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 | |
South Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 22 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 13 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 17 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 35 | |
| Amphibious ships | 23 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 23 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 12 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or South Korea?
China has a larger navy with 1,025 ships compared to South Korea's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or South Korea?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to South Korea's 22.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or South Korea?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to South Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or South Korea?
China operates 50 destroyers compared to South Korea's 13.
Which navy has more frigates, China or South Korea?
China operates 46 frigates compared to South Korea's 17.
How do the China and South Korea navies compare in size?
China's navy is 6.6 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total ships (1,025 vs 155).