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

United States's 224 warships outnumber Pakistan's 88 (2.5:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 110 and 465.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Pakistan PakistanWorld #13 23.8
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 9
  • 0 Cruisersweight ×80 · size, era 5
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 78
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 64
  • 9 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 27
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 37
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 53 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 11 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 9 Support shipsnot scored 2
  • 13 Other shipsnot scored 2
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 110 465 🇺🇸 4.2×
Active ships 110 228 🇺🇸 2.1×
On order / planned 37 80 🇺🇸 2.2×
Submarines 6 64 🇺🇸 11×
Principal surface combatants 9 83 🇺🇸 9.2×
Aircraft carriers 0 9 🇺🇸
Amphibious ships 0 37 🇺🇸
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Corvettes 6 27 🇺🇸 4.5×
Patrol boats 53 0 🇵🇰
Mine warfare 3 4 🇺🇸 1.3×
Coastal boats 11 0 🇵🇰
Auxiliaries 22 4 🇵🇰 5.5×
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Pakistan or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 224 warships in service compared to Pakistan's 88.
Which navy has more submarines, Pakistan or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 64 compared to Pakistan's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Pakistan or United States?
United States has 9 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Pakistan or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Pakistan or United States?
Pakistan operates 9 frigates compared to United States's 0.
How do the Pakistan and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 2.5 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total ships (224 vs 88).