Navy comparison: China vs Peru
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Peru's 79 vessels (13:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 78 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 6 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 7 frigates, 50 vs 8 corvettes, 107 vs 10 amphibious ships, 94 vs 19 patrol boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Peru). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Peru's is the Peruvian 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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Peruvian Navy 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Navy |
| Total ships | 79 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 78 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 | |
Peruvian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 10 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 26 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Peru?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Peru's 79 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Peru?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Peru's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Peru?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Peru's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Peru?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Peru's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Peru?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Peru's 7.
How do the China and Peru navies compare in size?
China's navy is 13.1 times larger than Peru's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 79).