Navy comparison:
Pakistan vs
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 →
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United States leads on 7 of 10 categories
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).