Navy comparison: China vs Philippines
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1032 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 1019 as of 2025 |
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Philippine Navy 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 as of 2025 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 56 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 47 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 466 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Philippine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 24 | |
| Patrol boats | 41 | |
| Amphibious ships | 29 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Philippines?
China has a larger navy with 1,032 ships compared to Philippines's 134 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Philippines?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Philippines?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Philippines?
China operates 56 destroyers compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Philippines?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Philippines's 7.
How do the China and Philippines navies compare in size?
China's navy is 7.7 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total ships (1,032 vs 134).