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Navy comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

China operates 477 warships compared to 262 for Sri Lanka. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 1008 and 271.

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 Sri Lanka Sri LankaWorld #71 4.1
  • 3 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 61 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 64 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 58 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 1
  • 50 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 76 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 26 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 216
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 68 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 44
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 4
China Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka Ratio
Official name People's Liberation Army Navy Sri Lanka Navy
Total ships 1,008 271 🇨🇳 3.7×
Active ships 1,000 271 🇨🇳 3.7×
On order / planned 24 0 🇨🇳
Submarines 64 0 🇨🇳
Principal surface combatants 119 1 🇨🇳 119×
Aircraft carriers 3 0 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 76 1 🇨🇳 76×
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Corvettes 50 0 🇨🇳
Patrol boats 26 216 🇱🇰 8.3×
Mine warfare 37 0 🇨🇳
Coastal boats 68 44 🇨🇳 1.5×
Auxiliaries 523 9 🇨🇳 58×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×20Type 052D-class ×35
🇱🇰 Sri LankaType 053H2G-class ×1Type 074-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Sri Lanka?
China has a larger navy with 477 warships in service compared to Sri Lanka's 262.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Sri Lanka?
China operates more submarines with 64 compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Sri Lanka?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Sri Lanka?
China operates 61 destroyers compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Sri Lanka?
China operates 58 frigates compared to Sri Lanka's 1.
How do the China and Sri Lanka navies compare in size?
China's navy is 1.8 times larger than Sri Lanka's in terms of total ships (477 vs 262).