military Comparison Dataset
Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA
Comparison of total naval fleet displacement tonnage
Data Visualization
Data Table
| Year | China | Usa |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.8 | 3.4 |
| 2005 | 0.95 | 3.6 |
| 2010 | 1.2 | 3.8 |
| 2011 | 1.35 | 3.85 |
| 2012 | 1.5 | 3.9 |
| 2013 | 1.65 | 3.95 |
| 2014 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1.95 | 4.1 |
| 2016 | 2.1 | 4.2 |
| 2017 | 2.25 | 4.3 |
| 2018 | 2.4 | 4.4 |
| 2019 | 2.55 | 4.5 |
| 2020 | 2.35 | 4.6 |
| 2021 | 2.5 | 4.65 |
| 2022 | 2.65 | 4.7 |
| 2023 | 2.8 | 4.75 |
| 2024 | 2.9 | 4.8 |
| 2025 | 3 | 4.85 |
đ Key Insights
âĸ Covers 18 data points from 2000 to 2025
âšī¸ About This Dataset
Comparison of total naval fleet displacement tonnage
Category: military
Data Source: IISS Military Balance, CSIS, DoD Reports
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
đ§ How to Use This Data
API Access
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Citation
When using this data, please cite: China Data Portal (2026). Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/naval-tonnage-comparison/
Dataset Info
- Category
- military
- Unit
- Million Tons
- Source
- IISS Military Balance, CSIS, DoD Reports
- Time Range
- 2000 - 2025
- Data Points
- 18