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Navy comparison: Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh vs Flag of Pakistan Pakistan

Bangladesh operates 65 warships compared to 88 for Pakistan. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 105 and 110.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Bangladesh BangladeshWorld #33 14.0
SEAS Index / 100

Pakistan leads on 4 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Pakistan PakistanWorld #13 23.8
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 9
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 3
  • 15 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 53
  • 30 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 11
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 13
Bangladesh Pakistan 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 Pakistan Ratio
Official name Bangladesh Navy Pakistan Navy
Total ships 105 110 🇵🇰 ≈
Active ships 105 110 🇵🇰 ≈
On order / planned 6 37 🇵🇰 6.2×
Submarines 2 6 🇵🇰 3.0×
Principal surface combatants 7 9 🇵🇰 1.3×
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Corvettes 6 6 —
Patrol boats 15 53 🇵🇰 3.5×
Mine warfare 5 3 🇧🇩 1.7×
Coastal boats 30 11 🇧🇩 2.7×
Auxiliaries 40 22 🇧🇩 1.8×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇩 BangladeshType 035-class ×2Hamilton-class ×2Type 056-class ×4
🇵🇰 PakistanAgosta-class ×5Tughril-class ×4Yarmook-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan has a larger navy with 88 warships in service compared to Bangladesh's 65.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more submarines with 6 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates 9 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.