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Navy comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Myanmar Myanmar

China's 1033-ship navy outnumbers Myanmar's 240 vessels (4.3:1 advantage). Of these, 1005 and 239 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #2 91.9
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 9 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Myanmar MyanmarWorld #32 14.0
  • 3 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 62 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 62 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 59 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 6
  • 50 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 3
  • 81 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 86 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 111
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 35
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 30
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 6
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 41
China Myanmar 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
China Myanmar Ratio
Official name People's Liberation Army Navy Myanmar Navy
Total ships 1,033 240 🇨🇳 4.3×
Active ships 1,005 239 🇨🇳 4.2×
Submarines 62 2 🇨🇳 31×
Principal surface combatants 121 6 🇨🇳 20×
Aircraft carriers 3 0 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 81 1 🇨🇳 81×
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Corvettes 50 3 🇨🇳 17×
Patrol boats 86 111 🇲🇲 1.3×
Mine warfare 37 2 🇨🇳 18×
Coastal boats 8 35 🇲🇲 4.4×
Auxiliaries 523 77 🇨🇳 6.8×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×18Type 052D-class ×35
🇲🇲 MyanmarKilo-class ×1Type 053H1-class ×2Makassar-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Myanmar?
China has a larger navy with 1,033 ships compared to Myanmar's 240 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Myanmar?
China operates more submarines with 85 compared to Myanmar's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Myanmar?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Myanmar?
China operates 66 destroyers compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Myanmar?
China operates 59 frigates compared to Myanmar's 6.
How do the China and Myanmar navies compare in size?
China's navy is 4.3 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total ships (1,033 vs 240).