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Navy comparison: Flag of Cambodia Cambodia vs Flag of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's 262 warships outnumber Cambodia's 17 (15:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 26 and 271.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Cambodia CambodiaWorld #73 3.9
SEAS Index / 100

Sri Lanka leads on 3 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Sri Lanka Sri LankaWorld #71 4.1
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 1
  • 1 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 16 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 216
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 44
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 4 Other shipsnot scored 4
Cambodia Sri Lanka 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
Cambodia Sri Lanka Ratio
Official name Royal Cambodian Navy Sri Lanka Navy
Total ships 26 271 🇱🇰 10×
Active ships 21 271 🇱🇰 13×
On order / planned 1 0 🇰🇭
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 1 🇱🇰
Amphibious ships 0 1 🇱🇰
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
Corvettes 1 0 🇰🇭
Patrol boats 16 216 🇱🇰 14×
Coastal boats 0 44 🇱🇰
Auxiliaries 4 9 🇱🇰 2.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇰🇭 CambodiaType 056-class ×1
🇱🇰 Sri LankaType 053H2G-class ×1Type 074-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Cambodia or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 262 warships in service compared to Cambodia's 17.
Which navy has more frigates, Cambodia or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka operates 1 frigates compared to Cambodia's 0.
How do the Cambodia and Sri Lanka navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 15.4 times larger than Cambodia's in terms of total ships (262 vs 17).