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

Philippines operates 88 warships compared to 86 for Taiwan. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 126 and 90.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Philippines PhilippinesWorld #36 13.1
SEAS Index / 100

Taiwan leads on 7 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Taiwan TaiwanWorld #12 26.1
  • 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
  • 27 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 1
  • 9 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 33 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 30
  • 21 Support shipsnot scored 4
  • 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 126 90 🇵🇭 1.4×
Active ships 125 90 🇵🇭 1.4×
On order / planned 21 14 🇵🇭 1.5×
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 27 1 🇵🇭 27×
Mine warfare 0 10 🇹🇼
Coastal boats 33 30 🇵🇭 1.1×
Auxiliaries 37 4 🇵🇭 9.2×
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 88 warships in service compared to Taiwan's 86.
Which navy has more submarines, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 4 compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Philippines's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Philippines's 4.