Navy comparison: Bangladesh vs China
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Bangladesh's 91 vessels (11:1 advantage). Of these, 89 and 1023 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 73 submarines, 0 vs 3 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 58 destroyers, 7 vs 47 frigates, 6 vs 50 corvettes, 18 vs 107 amphibious ships, 20 vs 94 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 58 mine warfare ships (Bangladesh vs China). Bangladesh's navy is officially the Bangladesh Navy, while China's is the People's Liberation Army Navy.
Bangladesh Navy 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Navy |
| Total ships | 91 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 89 as of 2025 |
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People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1036 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 1023 as of 2025 |
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Bangladeshi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 20 | |
| Amphibious ships | 18 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 58 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 47 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 468 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or China?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Bangladesh's 91 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or China?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Bangladesh or China?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Bangladesh or China?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or China?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.
How do the Bangladesh and China navies compare in size?
China's navy is 11.4 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 91).