Navy comparison: Bangladesh vs Indonesia
Overview
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers Bangladesh's 91 vessels (3.7x advantage). Of these, 89 and 326 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 4 submarines, 7 vs 9 frigates, 6 vs 46 corvettes, 18 vs 36 amphibious ships, 20 vs 187 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 13 mine warfare ships (Bangladesh vs Indonesia).
Bangladesh's navy is officially the Bangladesh Navy, while Indonesia's is the Indonesian Navy.
Bangladesh Navy 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Navy |
| Total ships | 91 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 89 as of 2025 |
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Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 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 | |
Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 46 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 36 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Indonesia?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to Bangladesh's 91 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates more submarines with 4 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.
How do the Bangladesh and Indonesia navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 3.7 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (333 vs 91).