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Navy comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Ukraine Ukraine

China's 1033-ship navy outnumbers Ukraine's 175 vessels (5.9:1 advantage). Of these, 1005 and 41 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #1 100.0
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 9 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Ukraine UkraineWorld #65 8.2
  • 3 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 0
  • 62 Destroyersweight ×50 0
  • 62 Submarinesweight ×45 0
  • 59 Frigatesweight ×30 0
  • 50 Corvettesweight ×15 0
  • 81 Amphibiousweight ×12 1
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 6
  • 94 Patrol boatsweight ×2 14
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 0
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 19
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 0
China Ukraine Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
China Ukraine Ratio
Official name People's Liberation Army Navy Ukrainian Navy
Total ships 1,033 175 🇨🇳 5.9×
Active ships 1,005 41 🇨🇳 25×
On order / planned 0 13 🇺🇦
Submarines 62 0 🇨🇳
Principal surface combatants 121 0 🇨🇳
Aircraft carriers 3 0 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 81 1 🇨🇳 81×
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Corvettes 50 0 🇨🇳
Patrol boats 94 14 🇨🇳 6.7×
Mine warfare 37 6 🇨🇳 6.2×
Auxiliaries 523 20 🇨🇳 26×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×18Type 052D-class ×35
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Ukraine?
China has a larger navy with 1,033 ships compared to Ukraine's 175 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Ukraine?
China operates more submarines with 85 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Ukraine?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Ukraine?
China operates 66 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Ukraine?
China operates 59 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the China and Ukraine navies compare in size?
China's navy is 5.9 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total ships (1,033 vs 175).