Navy comparison: Bangladesh vs China
Overview
China's 1060-ship navy outnumbers Bangladesh's 91 vessels (12:1 advantage). Of these, 89 and 1042 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 3 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 62 destroyers, 7 vs 59 frigates, 6 vs 50 corvettes, 0 vs 80 amphibious ships, 20 vs 94 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 37 mine warfare ships, 0 vs 34 unmanned vessels (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 | 1060 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 1042 as of 2026 |
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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 | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 18 | |
Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 62 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 59 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 80 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 37 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 479 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 34 | |
| Other ships | 54 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or China?
China has a larger navy with 1,060 ships compared to Bangladesh's 91 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or China?
China operates more submarines with 81 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 62 destroyers compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or China?
China operates 59 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.
How do the Bangladesh and China navies compare in size?
China's navy is 11.6 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (1,060 vs 91).