Navy comparison: China vs Romania
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Romania's 38 vessels (27:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 32 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 4 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 3 frigates, 50 vs 8 corvettes, 107 vs 0 amphibious ships, 94 vs 2 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 58 vs 7 mine warfare ships (China vs Romania). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Romania's is the Romanian Naval Forces.
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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Romanian Naval Forces 🇷🇴
| Official Name | Romanian Naval Forces |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 32 as of 2026 |
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 | |
Romanian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 3 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 2 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 7 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 6 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Romania?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Romania's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Romania?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Romania's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Romania?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Romania's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Romania?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Romania's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Romania?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Romania's 3.
How do the China and Romania navies compare in size?
China's navy is 27.3 times larger than Romania's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 38).