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

China's 1033-ship navy outnumbers Bangladesh's 97 vessels (11:1 advantage). Of these, 92 and 1005 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Bangladesh BangladeshWorld #33 13.9
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 9 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #2 91.9
  • 0 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 3
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 62
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 62
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 59
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 50
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 81
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 37
  • 15 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 86
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 34
  • 17 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 8
  • 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 97 1,033 🇨🇳 11×
Active ships 92 1,005 🇨🇳 11×
On order / planned 3 0 🇧🇩
Submarines 2 62 🇨🇳 31×
Principal surface combatants 7 121 🇨🇳 17×
Aircraft carriers 0 3 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 0 81 🇨🇳
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Corvettes 6 50 🇨🇳 8.3×
Patrol boats 15 86 🇨🇳 5.7×
Mine warfare 5 37 🇨🇳 7.4×
Coastal boats 17 8 🇧🇩 2.1×
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 ×18Type 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 1,033 ships compared to Bangladesh's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or China?
China operates more submarines with 85 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 66 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 10.6 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (1,033 vs 97).