Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Comparison of total naval fleet displacement tonnage (million tons)
Quick Answer
China's naval fleet reached 2.4 million tons in 2025, versus USA's 4.5 million tons. However, China has 350 naval vessels versus USA's 295. China's fleet is younger and growing 10% annually, while the US fleet is aging. China is the world's largest shipbuilder, giving it naval expansion advantage. Comparative data 2000-2025.
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Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA
Data Table
18 data points| Year | China | Usa |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 80 | 340 |
| 2005 | 95 | 360 |
| 2010 | 120 | 380 |
| 2011 | 135 | 385 |
| 2012 | 150 | 390 |
| 2013 | 165 | 395 |
| 2014 | 180 | 400 |
| 2015 | 195 | 410 |
| 2016 | 210 | 420 |
| 2017 | 225 | 430 |
| 2018 | 240 | 440 |
| 2019 | 255 | 450 |
| 2020 | 235 | 460 |
| 2021 | 250 | 465 |
| 2022 | 265 | 470 |
| 2023 | 280 | 475 |
| 2024 | 290 | 480 |
| 2025 | 300 | 485 |
About This Dataset
Comparison of total naval fleet displacement tonnage (million tons)
China's Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA in 2025 was N/A (Million Tons). The dataset spans 18 data points from 2000 to 2025, updated yearly.
API
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/naval-tonnage-comparison/
Primary Source:
IISS Military Balance; CSIS China Power Project; US Department of Defense Annual Reports; Chinese Defense White Papers
Last Updated:
2026-05-28T06:38:30.323Z
API Access:
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What is China's Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA in 2025?
China's Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA data for 2025 is available with 18 data points covering 2000 to 2025.
Where can I download Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA data?
You can download Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/naval-tonnage-comparison. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA?
The Naval Fleet Tonnage: China vs USA dataset covers 2000 to 2025, with 18 data points. Data source: IISS Military Balance; CSIS China Power Project; US Department of Defense Annual Reports; Chinese Defense White Papers.