Navy comparison: China vs Saudi Arabia
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (30:1 advantage). Of these, 1023 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 11 frigates, 50 vs 9 corvettes, 107 vs 0 amphibious ships, 94 vs 9 patrol boats, 58 vs 3 mine warfare ships (China vs Saudi Arabia). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi 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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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 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 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Saudi Arabia?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Saudi Arabia?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Saudi Arabia?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Saudi Arabia?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Saudi Arabia?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Saudi Arabia's 11.
How do the China and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
China's navy is 30.5 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 34).