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Navy comparison: Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh vs Flag of Iraq Iraq

Bangladesh operates 65 warships compared to 59 for Iraq. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 105 and 62.

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

Bangladesh leads on 6 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Iraq IraqWorld #75 3.7
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 1
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 15 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 38
  • 30 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 20
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 0
Bangladesh Iraq 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 Iraq Ratio
Official name Bangladesh Navy Iraqi Navy
Total ships 105 62 🇧🇩 1.7×
Active ships 105 62 🇧🇩 1.7×
On order / planned 6 0 🇧🇩
Submarines 2 0 🇧🇩
Principal surface combatants 7 0 🇧🇩
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Corvettes 6 1 🇧🇩 6.0×
Patrol boats 15 38 🇮🇶 2.5×
Mine warfare 5 0 🇧🇩
Coastal boats 30 20 🇧🇩 1.5×
Auxiliaries 40 3 🇧🇩 13×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇩 BangladeshType 035-class ×2Hamilton-class ×2Type 056-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Iraq?
Bangladesh has a larger navy with 65 warships in service compared to Iraq's 59.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Iraq?
Bangladesh operates more submarines with 2 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Iraq?
Bangladesh operates 7 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.