Navy comparison: China vs New Zealand
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (130:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 2 frigates, 50 vs 0 corvettes, 107 vs 1 amphibious ships, 94 vs 4 patrol boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs New Zealand). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand 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 New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿
| Official Name | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 4 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
New Zealand ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or New Zealand?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or New Zealand?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or New Zealand?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or New Zealand?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or New Zealand?
China operates 47 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the China and New Zealand navies compare in size?
China's navy is 129.5 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 8).