Navy comparison: Philippines vs Taiwan
Philippines operates a fleet of 134 ships compared to 113 for Taiwan. Of these, 115 and 102 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 14 submarines, 0 vs 4 destroyers, 7 vs 21 frigates, 7 vs 8 corvettes, 29 vs 8 amphibious ships, 41 vs 37 patrol boats, 24 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Philippines vs Taiwan). Philippines's navy is officially the Philippine Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China Navy.
Philippine Navy 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Navy |
| Total ships | 134 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 115 as of 2025 |
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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 113 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 102 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Philippines or Taiwan?
Philippines has a larger navy with 134 ships compared to Taiwan's 113 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 14 compared to Philippines's 2.
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 7.