Navy comparison: China vs Sri Lanka

People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳

Official Name People's Liberation Army Navy
Total ships1032
Active ships1019
Naval Ensign

Ensign of China navy

Sri Lanka Navy 🇱🇰

Official Name Sri Lanka Navy
Total ships270
Active ships270
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Sri Lanka navy

Chinese ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 73
Aircraft carriers 3
Destroyers 56
Cruisers 0
Frigates 47
Corvettes 50
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 94
Amphibious ships 107
Mine Warfare ships 58
Cargo ships 27
Support ships 466
Other ships 51

Sri Lankan ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 0
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 5
Corvettes 3
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 252
Amphibious ships 5
Mine Warfare ships 0
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 5
Other ships 0

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Sri Lanka?
China has a larger navy with 1,032 ships compared to Sri Lanka's 270 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Sri Lanka?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Sri Lanka?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Sri Lanka?
China operates 56 destroyers compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Sri Lanka?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Sri Lanka's 5.
How do the China and Sri Lanka navies compare in size?
China's navy is 3.8 times larger than Sri Lanka's in terms of total ships (1,032 vs 270).