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Navy comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Pakistan Pakistan

China's 477 warships outnumber Pakistan's 88 (5.4:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 1008 and 110.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #2 92.9
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 9 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Pakistan PakistanWorld #13 23.7
  • 3 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 61 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 64 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 58 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 9
  • 50 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 76 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 3
  • 26 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 53
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 68 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 11
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 13
China 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
China Pakistan Ratio
Official name People's Liberation Army Navy Pakistan Navy
Total ships 1,008 110 🇨🇳 9.2×
Active ships 1,000 110 🇨🇳 9.1×
On order / planned 24 37 🇵🇰 1.5×
Submarines 64 6 🇨🇳 11×
Principal surface combatants 119 9 🇨🇳 13×
Aircraft carriers 3 0 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 76 0 🇨🇳
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Corvettes 50 6 🇨🇳 8.3×
Patrol boats 26 53 🇵🇰 2.0×
Mine warfare 37 3 🇨🇳 12×
Coastal boats 68 11 🇨🇳 6.2×
Auxiliaries 523 22 🇨🇳 24×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×20Type 052D-class ×35
🇵🇰 PakistanAgosta-class ×5Tughril-class ×4Yarmook-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Pakistan?
China has a larger navy with 477 warships in service compared to Pakistan's 88.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Pakistan?
China operates more submarines with 64 compared to Pakistan's 6.
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 61 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Pakistan?
China operates 58 frigates compared to Pakistan's 9.
How do the China and Pakistan navies compare in size?
China's navy is 5.4 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total ships (477 vs 88).