Navy comparison: China vs Myanmar
Overview
China's 1060-ship navy outnumbers Myanmar's 240 vessels (4.4x advantage). Of these, 1042 and 234 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 81 vs 2 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 62 vs 0 destroyers, 59 vs 6 frigates, 50 vs 3 corvettes, 80 vs 1 amphibious ships, 94 vs 103 patrol boats, 0 vs 44 coastal boats, 37 vs 2 mine warfare ships, 34 vs 2 unmanned vessels (China vs Myanmar).
China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Myanmar's is the Myanmar Navy.
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1060 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 1042 as of 2026 |
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Myanmar Navy 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar Navy |
| Total ships | 240 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 234 as of 2025 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 62 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 59 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 80 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 37 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 479 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 34 | |
| Other ships | 54 | |
Myanmar/ Burma ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 44 | |
| Patrol boats | 103 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 6 | |
| Support ships | 30 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 2 | |
| Other ships | 41 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Myanmar?
China has a larger navy with 1,060 ships compared to Myanmar's 240 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Myanmar?
China operates more submarines with 81 compared to Myanmar's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Myanmar?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Myanmar?
China operates 62 destroyers compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Myanmar?
China operates 59 frigates compared to Myanmar's 6.
How do the China and Myanmar navies compare in size?
China's navy is 4.4 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total ships (1,060 vs 240).