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

Bangladesh operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 62 for Iraq. Of these, 92 and 62 are in active service respectively.

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Naval ensign of Bangladesh BangladeshWorld #34 21.2
SEAS Index / 100

Bangladesh leads on 5 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Iraq IraqWorld #56 11.2
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 0
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 0
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 1
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 0
  • 20 Patrol boatsweight ×2 58
  • 12 Coastal boatsweight ×1 0
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 0
Bangladesh Iraq Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · 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 97 62 🇧🇩 1.6×
Active ships 92 62 🇧🇩 1.5×
On order / planned 3 0 🇧🇩
Submarines 2 0 🇧🇩
Principal surface combatants 7 0 🇧🇩
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Corvettes 6 1 🇧🇩 6.0×
Patrol boats 20 58 🇮🇶 2.9×
Mine warfare 5 0 🇧🇩
Coastal boats 12 0 🇧🇩
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 97 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
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.
How do the Bangladesh and Iraq navies compare in size?
Bangladesh's navy is 1.6 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (97 vs 62).