Navy comparison: China vs Nigeria
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Nigeria's 155 vessels (6.7x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 143 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 2 corvettes, 107 vs 1 amphibious ships, 94 vs 104 patrol boats, 0 vs 35 coastal boats, 58 vs 2 mine warfare ships (China vs Nigeria). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Nigeria's is the Nigerian 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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Nigerian Navy 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 143 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 | |
Nigerian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 35 | |
| Patrol boats | 104 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Nigeria?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Nigeria's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Nigeria?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Nigeria?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Nigeria?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Nigeria?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.
How do the China and Nigeria navies compare in size?
China's navy is 6.7 times larger than Nigeria's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 155).