Navy comparison: China vs Norway
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Norway's 60 vessels (17:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 60 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 6 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 4 frigates, 50 vs 6 corvettes, 107 vs 0 amphibious ships, 94 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 58 vs 5 mine warfare ships (China vs Norway). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Norway's is the Royal Norwegian 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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Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
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 | |
Norwegian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Norway?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Norway's 60 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Norway?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Norway's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Norway?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Norway's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Norway?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Norway's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Norway?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Norway's 4.
How do the China and Norway navies compare in size?
China's navy is 17.3 times larger than Norway's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 60).