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Navy comparison: Flag of Philippines Philippines vs Flag of Taiwan Taiwan

Philippines operates a fleet of 140 ships compared to 107 for Taiwan. Of these, 118 and 97 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Philippines PhilippinesWorld #36 13.0
SEAS Index / 100

Taiwan leads on 7 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Taiwan TaiwanWorld #11 25.8
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 4
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 4 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 21
  • 4 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 8
  • 11 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 8
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 10
  • 36 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 37
  • 2 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 24 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 21 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 1 Cargo shipsnot scored 0
  • 15 Other shipsnot scored 0
Philippines Taiwan 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
Philippines Taiwan Ratio
Official name Philippine Navy Republic of China Navy
Total ships 140 107 🇵🇭 1.3×
Active ships 118 97 🇵🇭 1.2×
On order / planned 21 7 🇵🇭 3.0×
Submarines 0 4 🇹🇼
Principal surface combatants 4 25 🇹🇼 6.2×
Amphibious ships 11 8 🇵🇭 1.4×
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Corvettes 4 8 🇹🇼 2.0×
Patrol boats 36 37 🇹🇼 ≈
Mine warfare 0 10 🇹🇼
Coastal boats 24 0 🇵🇭
Auxiliaries 37 5 🇵🇭 7.4×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇵🇭 PhilippinesJose Rizal-class ×2Pohang-class ×1Tarlac-class ×2
🇹🇼 TaiwanHai Lung-class ×2Kee Lung-class ×4Cheng Kung-class ×10
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Philippines or Taiwan?
Philippines has a larger navy with 140 ships compared to Taiwan's 107 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 12 compared to Philippines's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Philippines or Taiwan?
Philippines operates 5 destroyers compared to Taiwan's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Philippines's 6.