Navy comparison: China vs Pakistan
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Pakistan's 148 vessels (7.0x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 16 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 15 frigates, 50 vs 16 corvettes, 107 vs 0 amphibious ships, 94 vs 85 patrol boats, 58 vs 3 mine warfare ships (China vs Pakistan). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan 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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Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Pakistani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 85 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Pakistan?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Pakistan's 148 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Pakistan?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Pakistan's 16.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Pakistan?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Pakistan?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Pakistan?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Pakistan's 15.
How do the China and Pakistan navies compare in size?
China's navy is 7.0 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 148).