Navy comparison: China vs Philippines
Overview
China's 1060-ship navy outnumbers Philippines's 134 vessels (7.9x advantage). Of these, 1042 and 117 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 81 vs 2 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 62 vs 0 destroyers, 59 vs 7 frigates, 50 vs 7 corvettes, 80 vs 14 amphibious ships, 94 vs 41 patrol boats, 0 vs 24 coastal boats, 37 vs 0 mine warfare ships, 34 vs 2 unmanned vessels (China vs Philippines).
China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Philippines's is the Philippine Navy.
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1060 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 1042 as of 2026 |
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Philippine Navy 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 117 as of 2025 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 62 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 59 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 80 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 37 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 479 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 34 | |
| Other ships | 54 | |
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 | 14 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 2 | |
| Other ships | 15 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Philippines?
China has a larger navy with 1,060 ships compared to Philippines's 134 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Philippines?
China operates more submarines with 81 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 62 destroyers compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Philippines?
China operates 59 frigates compared to Philippines's 7.
How do the China and Philippines navies compare in size?
China's navy is 7.9 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total ships (1,060 vs 134).