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

China's 477 warships outnumber Ukraine's 21 (23:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 1008 and 159.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #2 93.3
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 9 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Ukraine UkraineWorld #54 7.1
  • 3 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 61 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 64 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 58 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 50 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 76 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 6
  • 26 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 14
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 68 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 16
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 0
China Ukraine Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · 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 1,008 159 🇨🇳 6.3×
Active ships 1,000 38 🇨🇳 26×
On order / planned 24 15 🇨🇳 1.6×
Submarines 64 0 🇨🇳
Principal surface combatants 119 0 🇨🇳
Aircraft carriers 3 0 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 76 1 🇨🇳 76×
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Corvettes 50 0 🇨🇳
Patrol boats 26 14 🇨🇳 1.9×
Mine warfare 37 6 🇨🇳 6.2×
Coastal boats 68 0 🇨🇳
Auxiliaries 523 17 🇨🇳 31×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×20Type 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 477 warships in service compared to Ukraine's 21.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Ukraine?
China operates more submarines with 64 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 61 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Ukraine?
China operates 58 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the China and Ukraine navies compare in size?
China's navy is 22.7 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total ships (477 vs 21).