Which country has the most Submarines?
Global ranking of countries by submarine fleet. Discover which nations operate the largest underwater naval forces.
Countries with Most Submarines - Top 10
Explore the world's leading nations in this military category. These countries represent the highest rankings based on verified military data and capabilities.
China
Russia
United States
North Korea
South Korea
Japan
Iran
India
Turkiye
Greece
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Complete Global Ranking
Browse the comprehensive ranking of all 43 countries. The table displays national flags, country names, and exact values, sorted from highest to lowest.
| Rank | Flag | Country | Submarines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
China
|
78
submarines
|
| 2 |
|
Russia
|
70
submarines
|
| 3 |
|
United States
|
68
submarines
|
| 4 |
|
North Korea
|
35
submarines
|
| 5 |
|
South Korea
|
22
submarines
|
| 6 |
|
Japan
|
21
submarines
|
| 7 |
|
Iran
|
19
submarines
|
| 8 |
|
India
|
18
submarines
|
| 9 |
|
Turkiye
|
12
submarines
|
| 10 |
|
Greece
|
11
submarines
|
| 11 |
|
United Kingdom
|
10
submarines
|
| 12 |
|
France
|
9
submarines
|
| 13 |
|
Pakistan
|
9
submarines
|
| 14 |
|
Egypt
|
8
submarines
|
| 15 |
|
Italy
|
8
submarines
|
| 16 |
|
Brazil
|
7
submarines
|
| 17 |
|
Peru
|
6
submarines
|
| 18 |
|
Norway
|
6
submarines
|
| 19 |
|
Algeria
|
6
submarines
|
| 20 |
|
Germany
|
6
submarines
|
| 21 |
|
Vietnam
|
6
submarines
|
| 22 |
|
Australia
|
6
submarines
|
| 23 |
|
Sweden
|
5
submarines
|
| 24 |
|
Singapore
|
5
submarines
|
| 25 |
|
Israel
|
5
submarines
|
| 26 |
|
Azerbaijan
|
4
submarines
|
| 27 |
|
Chile
|
4
submarines
|
| 28 |
|
Colombia
|
4
submarines
|
| 29 |
|
Netherlands
|
4
submarines
|
| 30 |
|
Canada
|
4
submarines
|
| 31 |
|
Taiwan
|
4
submarines
|
| 32 |
|
Indonesia
|
4
submarines
|
| 33 |
|
South Africa
|
3
submarines
|
| 34 |
|
Ecuador
|
2
submarines
|
| 35 |
|
Venezuela
|
2
submarines
|
| 36 |
|
Malaysia
|
2
submarines
|
| 37 |
|
Portugal
|
2
submarines
|
| 38 |
|
Bangladesh
|
2
submarines
|
| 39 |
|
Myanmar
|
2
submarines
|
| 40 |
|
Argentina
|
2
submarines
|
| 41 |
|
Spain
|
2
submarines
|
| 42 |
|
Cuba
|
1
submarines
|
| 43 |
|
Poland
|
1
submarines
|
Understanding Global Countries with Most Submarines
This comprehensive ranking presents 43 countries ranked by their countries with most submarines as of 2025. The data reveals significant variations in military capabilities across nations, reflecting different defense strategies, geopolitical positions, and national security priorities.
China leads the global ranking with 78 submarines, demonstrating its position as a major military power. The top three nations—China, Russia, and United States—collectively represent a substantial portion of global military strength in this category.
The average across all 43 countries stands at approximately 12 submarines, though this figure varies dramatically between regions and nations. Factors influencing these numbers include population size, economic capacity, geographic location, historical conflicts, and current security threats.
Our interactive ranking table allows you to search and compare any country's position in this military category. The color-coded world map provides a visual representation of global distribution, making it easy to identify regional patterns and military concentrations. This data is essential for understanding international defense dynamics and geopolitical balance of power.