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Navy comparison: Flag of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan vs Flag of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan's 20 warships outnumber Kazakhstan's 7 (2.9:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 26 and 9.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Azerbaijan AzerbaijanWorld #81 2.0
SEAS Index / 100

Kazakhstan leads on 3 of 5 categories

Flag of Kazakhstan KazakhstanWorld #78 3.1
  • 1 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 1
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 7 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 4
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 2
  • 4 Other shipsnot scored 0
Azerbaijan Kazakhstan 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
Azerbaijan Kazakhstan Ratio
Official name Azerbaijani Navy Kazakh Naval Forces
Total ships 26 9 🇦🇿 2.9×
Active ships 26 9 🇦🇿 2.9×
On order / planned 0 2 🇰🇿
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 1 0 🇦🇿
Amphibious ships 2 0 🇦🇿
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Patrol boats 6 2 🇦🇿 3.0×
Mine warfare 4 1 🇦🇿 4.0×
Coastal boats 7 4 🇦🇿 1.8×
Auxiliaries 6 2 🇦🇿 3.0×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇿 AzerbaijanPetya-class ×1Polnocny-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Azerbaijan or Kazakhstan?
Azerbaijan has a larger navy with 20 warships in service compared to Kazakhstan's 7.
Which navy has more frigates, Azerbaijan or Kazakhstan?
Azerbaijan operates 1 frigates compared to Kazakhstan's 0.
How do the Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan navies compare in size?
Azerbaijan's navy is 2.9 times larger than Kazakhstan's in terms of total ships (20 vs 7).