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

Japan operates a fleet of 158 ships compared to 152 for Pakistan. Of these, 158 and 117 are in active service respectively.

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Naval ensign of Japan JapanWorld #4 61.7
SEAS Index / 100

Japan leads on 6 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Pakistan PakistanWorld #18 28.5
  • 2 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 0
  • 42 Destroyersweight ×50 0
  • 23 Submarinesweight ×45 6
  • 10 Frigatesweight ×30 9
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 10
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 0
  • 18 Mine warfareweight ×5 3
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 67
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 7
  • 11 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 43 Other shipsnot scored 6
Japan Pakistan 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
Japan Pakistan Ratio
Official name Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Pakistan Navy
Total ships 158 152 🇯🇵 ≈
Active ships 158 117 🇯🇵 1.4×
On order / planned 0 30 🇵🇰
Submarines 23 6 🇯🇵 3.8×
Principal surface combatants 52 9 🇯🇵 5.8×
Aircraft carriers 2 0 🇯🇵
Amphibious ships 3 0 🇯🇵
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Corvettes 0 10 🇵🇰
Patrol boats 6 67 🇵🇰 11×
Mine warfare 18 3 🇯🇵 6.0×
Coastal boats 0 7 🇵🇰
Auxiliaries 54 15 🇯🇵 3.6×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇯🇵 JapanIzumo-class ×2Sōryū-class ×12Murasame-class ×9
🇵🇰 PakistanAgosta-class ×5Tughril-class ×4Type 037II-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Pakistan?
Japan has a larger navy with 158 ships compared to Pakistan's 152 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Pakistan?
Japan operates more submarines with 23 compared to Pakistan's 13.
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?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to Japan's 10.