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Navy comparison: Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh vs Flag of Philippines Philippines

Bangladesh operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 140 for Philippines. Of these, 92 and 118 are in active service respectively.

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

Bangladesh leads on 5 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Philippines PhilippinesWorld #36 13.0
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 4
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 4
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 11
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 15 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 36
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 17 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 24
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 21
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 15
Bangladesh Philippines 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 Philippines Ratio
Official name Bangladesh Navy Philippine Navy
Total ships 97 140 🇵🇭 1.4×
Active ships 92 118 🇵🇭 1.3×
On order / planned 3 21 🇵🇭 7.0×
Submarines 2 0 🇧🇩
Principal surface combatants 7 4 🇧🇩 1.8×
Amphibious ships 0 11 🇵🇭
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Corvettes 6 4 🇧🇩 1.5×
Patrol boats 15 36 🇵🇭 2.4×
Mine warfare 5 0 🇧🇩
Coastal boats 17 24 🇵🇭 1.4×
Auxiliaries 40 37 🇧🇩 1.1×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇩 BangladeshType 035-class ×2Hamilton-class ×2Type 056-class ×4
🇵🇭 PhilippinesJose Rizal-class ×2Pohang-class ×1Tarlac-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Philippines has a larger navy with 140 ships compared to Bangladesh's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Philippines operates more submarines with 2 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Philippines operates 5 destroyers compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Bangladesh operates 7 frigates compared to Philippines's 6.