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Navy comparison: Flag of Pakistan Pakistan vs Flag of Taiwan Taiwan

Pakistan operates 88 warships compared to 86 for Taiwan. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 110 and 90.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Pakistan PakistanWorld #13 23.7
SEAS Index / 100

Taiwan leads on 5 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Taiwan TaiwanWorld #12 26.0
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 4
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 21
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 8
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 8
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 10
  • 53 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 1
  • 11 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 30
  • 9 Support shipsnot scored 4
  • 13 Other shipsnot scored 0
Pakistan Taiwan 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
Pakistan Taiwan Ratio
Official name Pakistan Navy Republic of China Navy
Total ships 110 90 🇵🇰 1.2×
Active ships 110 90 🇵🇰 1.2×
On order / planned 37 14 🇵🇰 2.6×
Submarines 6 4 🇵🇰 1.5×
Principal surface combatants 9 25 🇹🇼 2.8×
Amphibious ships 0 8 🇹🇼
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Corvettes 6 8 🇹🇼 1.3×
Patrol boats 53 1 🇵🇰 53×
Mine warfare 3 10 🇹🇼 3.3×
Coastal boats 11 30 🇹🇼 2.7×
Auxiliaries 22 4 🇵🇰 5.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇵🇰 PakistanAgosta-class ×5Tughril-class ×4Yarmook-class ×4
🇹🇼 TaiwanHai Lung-class ×2Kee Lung-class ×4Cheng Kung-class ×10
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Pakistan or Taiwan?
Pakistan has a larger navy with 88 warships in service compared to Taiwan's 86.
Which navy has more submarines, Pakistan or Taiwan?
Pakistan operates more submarines with 6 compared to Taiwan's 4.
Which navy has more destroyers, Pakistan or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Pakistan or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Pakistan's 9.