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Navy comparison: Flag of Japan Japan vs Flag of Philippines Philippines

Japan operates a fleet of 169 ships compared to 140 for Philippines. Of these, 158 and 118 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Japan JapanWorld #4 50.6
SEAS Index / 100

Japan leads on 6 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Philippines PhilippinesWorld #36 13.0
  • 2 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 42 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 23 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 10 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 4
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 4
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 11
  • 18 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 36
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 24
  • 11 Support shipsnot scored 21
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 43 Other shipsnot scored 15
Japan Philippines 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
Japan Philippines Ratio
Official name Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Philippine Navy
Total ships 169 140 🇯🇵 1.2×
Active ships 158 118 🇯🇵 1.3×
On order / planned 8 21 🇵🇭 2.6×
Submarines 23 0 🇯🇵
Principal surface combatants 52 4 🇯🇵 13×
Aircraft carriers 2 0 🇯🇵
Amphibious ships 3 11 🇵🇭 3.7×
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Corvettes 0 4 🇵🇭
Patrol boats 6 36 🇵🇭 6.0×
Mine warfare 18 0 🇯🇵
Coastal boats 0 24 🇵🇭
Auxiliaries 54 37 🇯🇵 1.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇯🇵 JapanIzumo-class ×2Sōryū-class ×12Murasame-class ×9
🇵🇭 PhilippinesJose Rizal-class ×2Pohang-class ×1Tarlac-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Philippines?
Japan has a larger navy with 169 ships compared to Philippines's 140 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Philippines?
Japan operates more submarines with 27 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Japan or Philippines?
Japan has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Philippines?
Japan operates 42 destroyers compared to Philippines's 5.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Philippines?
Japan operates 17 frigates compared to Philippines's 6.