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Navy comparison: Flag of Japan Japan vs Flag of Pakistan Pakistan

Japan operates 103 warships compared to 88 for Pakistan. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 158 and 110.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Japan JapanWorld #4 50.7
SEAS Index / 100

Japan leads on 6 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Pakistan PakistanWorld #13 23.7
  • 2 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 42 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 22 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 10 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 9
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 18 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 3
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 53
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 11
  • 11 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 44 Other shipsnot scored 13
Japan Pakistan 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
Japan Pakistan Ratio
Official name Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Pakistan Navy
Total ships 158 110 🇯🇵 1.4×
Active ships 158 110 🇯🇵 1.4×
On order / planned 19 37 🇵🇰 1.9×
Submarines 22 6 🇯🇵 3.7×
Principal surface combatants 52 9 🇯🇵 5.8×
Aircraft carriers 2 0 🇯🇵
Amphibious ships 3 0 🇯🇵
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Corvettes 0 6 🇵🇰
Patrol boats 6 53 🇵🇰 8.8×
Mine warfare 18 3 🇯🇵 6.0×
Coastal boats 0 11 🇵🇰
Auxiliaries 55 22 🇯🇵 2.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇯🇵 JapanIzumo-class ×2Sōryū-class ×12Murasame-class ×9
🇵🇰 PakistanAgosta-class ×5Tughril-class ×4Yarmook-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Pakistan?
Japan has a larger navy with 103 warships in service compared to Pakistan's 88.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Pakistan?
Japan operates more submarines with 22 compared to Pakistan's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Japan or Pakistan?
Japan has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Pakistan?
Japan operates 42 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Pakistan?
Japan operates 10 frigates compared to Pakistan's 9.