Navy comparison: China vs Qatar
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Qatar's 126 vessels (8.2x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 126 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 0 frigates, 50 vs 4 corvettes, 107 vs 6 amphibious ships, 94 vs 107 patrol boats, 58 vs 0 mine warfare ships (China vs Qatar). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Qatar's is the Qatari Emiri 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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Qatari Emiri Navy 🇶🇦
| Official Name | Qatari Emiri Navy |
| Total ships | 126 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 126 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 | |
Qatari ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 4 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 107 | |
| Amphibious ships | 6 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 9 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Qatar?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Qatar's 126 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Qatar?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Qatar's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Qatar?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Qatar's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Qatar?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Qatar's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Qatar?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Qatar's 0.
How do the China and Qatar navies compare in size?
China's navy is 8.2 times larger than Qatar's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 126).