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Navy comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Pakistan Pakistan

China's 1033-ship navy outnumbers Pakistan's 152 vessels (6.8:1 advantage). Of these, 1005 and 117 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #2 91.9
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 9 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Pakistan PakistanWorld #13 24.2
  • 3 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 62 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 62 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 59 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 9
  • 50 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 10
  • 81 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 3
  • 86 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 67
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 7
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 6
China Pakistan 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 Pakistan Ratio
Official name People's Liberation Army Navy Pakistan Navy
Total ships 1,033 152 🇨🇳 6.8×
Active ships 1,005 117 🇨🇳 8.6×
On order / planned 0 30 🇵🇰
Submarines 62 6 🇨🇳 10×
Principal surface combatants 121 9 🇨🇳 13×
Aircraft carriers 3 0 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 81 0 🇨🇳
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Corvettes 50 10 🇨🇳 5.0×
Patrol boats 86 67 🇨🇳 1.3×
Mine warfare 37 3 🇨🇳 12×
Coastal boats 8 7 🇨🇳 1.1×
Auxiliaries 523 15 🇨🇳 35×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×18Type 052D-class ×35
🇵🇰 PakistanAgosta-class ×5Tughril-class ×4Type 037II-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Pakistan?
China has a larger navy with 1,033 ships compared to Pakistan's 152 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Pakistan?
China operates more submarines with 85 compared to Pakistan's 13.
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 66 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Pakistan?
China operates 59 frigates compared to Pakistan's 15.
How do the China and Pakistan navies compare in size?
China's navy is 6.8 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total ships (1,033 vs 152).