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Navy comparison: Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh vs Flag of China China

China's 477 warships outnumber Bangladesh's 65 (7.3:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 105 and 1008.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Bangladesh BangladeshWorld #33 14.0
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 9 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #2 93.8
  • 0 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 3
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 61
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 64
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 58
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 50
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 76
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 37
  • 15 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 26
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 34
  • 30 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 68
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 442
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 27
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 54
Bangladesh China 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
Bangladesh China Ratio
Official name Bangladesh Navy People's Liberation Army Navy
Total ships 105 1,008 🇨🇳 9.6×
Active ships 105 1,000 🇨🇳 9.5×
On order / planned 6 24 🇨🇳 4.0×
Submarines 2 64 🇨🇳 32×
Principal surface combatants 7 119 🇨🇳 17×
Aircraft carriers 0 3 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 0 76 🇨🇳
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Corvettes 6 50 🇨🇳 8.3×
Patrol boats 15 26 🇨🇳 1.7×
Mine warfare 5 37 🇨🇳 7.4×
Coastal boats 30 68 🇨🇳 2.3×
Auxiliaries 40 523 🇨🇳 13×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇩 BangladeshType 035-class ×2Hamilton-class ×2Type 056-class ×4
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×20Type 052D-class ×35
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or China?
China has a larger navy with 477 warships in service compared to Bangladesh's 65.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or China?
China operates more submarines with 64 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 61 destroyers compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or China?
China operates 58 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.
How do the Bangladesh and China navies compare in size?
China's navy is 7.3 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (477 vs 65).