Navy comparison: China vs Mexico
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Mexico's 201 vessels (5.2x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 201 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 1 frigates, 50 vs 3 corvettes, 107 vs 2 amphibious ships, 94 vs 137 patrol boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Mexico). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Mexico's is the Mexican Navy.
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1036 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 1023 as of 2025 |
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Mexican Navy 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Navy |
| Total ships | 201 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 201 as of 2025 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 58 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 47 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 468 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Mexican ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 137 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 2 | |
| Support ships | 46 | |
| Other ships | 10 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Mexico?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Mexico's 201 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Mexico?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Mexico?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Mexico?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Mexico?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Mexico's 1.
How do the China and Mexico navies compare in size?
China's navy is 5.2 times larger than Mexico's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 201).