Navy comparison: 
India vs 
Pakistan
Ships by Category
🇮🇳 Indiaas of 2026
🇵🇰 Pakistanas of 2026
Overview
India's 351-ship navy outnumbers Pakistan's 152 vessels (2.3:1 advantage). Of these, 351 and 117 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 13 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 13 vs 0 destroyers, 20 vs 15 frigates, 23 vs 12 corvettes, 5 vs 0 amphibious ships, 144 vs 87 patrol boats, 0 vs 7 coastal boats, 0 vs 3 mine warfare ships (India vs Pakistan).
India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan Navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Pakistan?
India has a larger navy with 351 ships compared to Pakistan's 152 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Pakistan?
India operates more submarines with 19 compared to Pakistan's 13.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Pakistan?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Pakistan?
India operates 13 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Pakistan?
India operates 20 frigates compared to Pakistan's 15.
How do the India and Pakistan navies compare in size?
India's navy is 2.3 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total ships (351 vs 152).