Navy comparison: Bangladesh vs New Zealand

Bangladesh's 91-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (11:1 advantage). Of these, 89 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 0 submarines, 7 vs 2 frigates, 6 vs 0 corvettes, 18 vs 1 amphibious ships, 20 vs 4 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Bangladesh vs New Zealand). Bangladesh's navy is officially the Bangladesh Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Navy.

Bangladesh Navy 🇧🇩

Official Name Bangladesh Navy
Total ships 91 as of 2025
Active ships 89 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Bangladesh navy

Royal New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿

Official Name Royal New Zealand Navy
Total ships 8 as of 2026
Active ships 4 as of 2026
Naval Ensign

Ensign of New Zealand navy

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

New Zealand ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 0
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 2
Corvettes 0
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 4
Amphibious ships 1
Mine Warfare ships 0
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 1
Other ships 0

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or New Zealand?
Bangladesh has a larger navy with 91 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or New Zealand?
Bangladesh operates more submarines with 2 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or New Zealand?
Bangladesh operates 7 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the Bangladesh and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Bangladesh's navy is 11.4 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (91 vs 8).