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Navy comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Myanmar Myanmar

China's 477 warships outnumber Myanmar's 162 (2.9:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 1008 and 240.

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

China leads on 9 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Myanmar MyanmarWorld #32 14.1
  • 3 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 61 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 64 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 58 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 6
  • 50 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 3
  • 76 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 26 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 105
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 68 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 41
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 30
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 6
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 41
China Myanmar 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 Myanmar Ratio
Official name People's Liberation Army Navy Myanmar Navy
Total ships 1,008 240 🇨🇳 4.2×
Active ships 1,000 239 🇨🇳 4.2×
On order / planned 24 2 🇨🇳 12×
Submarines 64 2 🇨🇳 32×
Principal surface combatants 119 6 🇨🇳 20×
Aircraft carriers 3 0 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 76 1 🇨🇳 76×
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Corvettes 50 3 🇨🇳 17×
Patrol boats 26 105 🇲🇲 4.0×
Mine warfare 37 2 🇨🇳 18×
Coastal boats 68 41 🇨🇳 1.7×
Auxiliaries 523 77 🇨🇳 6.8×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×20Type 052D-class ×35
🇲🇲 MyanmarKilo-class ×1Type 053H1-class ×2Makassar-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Myanmar?
China has a larger navy with 477 warships in service compared to Myanmar's 162.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Myanmar?
China operates more submarines with 64 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 61 destroyers compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Myanmar?
China operates 58 frigates compared to Myanmar's 6.
How do the China and Myanmar navies compare in size?
China's navy is 2.9 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total ships (477 vs 162).