Navy comparison: Germany vs Taiwan
Germany operates a fleet of 71 ships compared to 112 for Taiwan. Of these, 71 and 101 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 14 submarines, 0 vs 4 destroyers, 11 vs 21 frigates, 5 vs 7 corvettes, 0 vs 8 amphibious ships, 10 vs 37 patrol boats, 12 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Germany vs Taiwan). Germany's navy is officially the German Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China Navy.
German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 as of 2025 |
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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 as of 2026 |
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German ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Taiwan?
Taiwan has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 14 compared to Germany's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Germany or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Germany's 11.
How do the Germany and Taiwan navies compare in size?
Taiwan's navy is 1.6 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (112 vs 71).