Navy comparison: China vs Pakistan
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1025 |
| Active ships | 1010 |
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Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 |
| Active ships | 109 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 50 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 46 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 466 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Pakistani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 85 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Pakistan?
China has a larger navy with 1,025 ships compared to Pakistan's 148 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Pakistan?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Pakistan's 16.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Pakistan?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Pakistan?
China operates 50 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Pakistan?
China operates 46 frigates compared to Pakistan's 15.
How do the China and Pakistan navies compare in size?
China's navy is 6.9 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total ships (1,025 vs 148).