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Navy comparison: Flag of Pakistan Pakistan vs Flag of United States United States

United States's 553-ship navy outnumbers Pakistan's 152 vessels (3.6:1 advantage). Of these, 117 and 233 are in active service respectively.

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Naval ensign of Pakistan PakistanWorld #13 24.2
SEAS Index / 100

United States leads on 7 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of United States United StatesWorld #1 100.0
  • 0 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 11
  • 0 Cruisersweight ×80 · size, era 7
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 77
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 64
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 1
  • 10 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 27
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 39
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 67 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 7 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 9 Support shipsnot scored 2
  • 6 Other shipsnot scored 1
Pakistan United States 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 United States Ratio
Official name Pakistan Navy United States Navy
Total ships 152 553 🇺🇸 3.6×
Active ships 117 233 🇺🇸 2.0×
On order / planned 30 66 🇺🇸 2.2×
Submarines 6 64 🇺🇸 11×
Principal surface combatants 9 85 🇺🇸 9.4×
Aircraft carriers 0 11 🇺🇸
Amphibious ships 0 39 🇺🇸
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Corvettes 10 27 🇺🇸 2.7×
Patrol boats 67 0 🇵🇰
Mine warfare 3 4 🇺🇸 1.3×
Coastal boats 7 0 🇵🇰
Auxiliaries 15 3 🇵🇰 5.0×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇵🇰 PakistanAgosta-class ×5Tughril-class ×4Type 037II-class ×4
🇺🇸 United StatesNimitz-class ×10Virginia-class ×26Arleigh Burke-class ×75
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Pakistan or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 553 ships compared to Pakistan's 152 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Pakistan or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 85 compared to Pakistan's 13.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Pakistan or United States?
United States has 16 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Pakistan or United States?
United States operates 102 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Pakistan or United States?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to United States's 3.
How do the Pakistan and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 3.6 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total ships (553 vs 152).