Navy comparison: China vs Portugal
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (29:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 36 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 2 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 5 frigates, 50 vs 2 corvettes, 107 vs 0 amphibious ships, 94 vs 19 patrol boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Portugal). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese 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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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 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 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Portugal?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Portugal?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Portugal?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Portugal?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Portugal?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the China and Portugal navies compare in size?
China's navy is 28.8 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 36).