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

Sri Lanka's 262 warships outnumber Lebanon's 45 (5.8:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 48 and 271.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Lebanon LebanonWorld #61 5.4
SEAS Index / 100

Lebanon leads on 2 of 4 categories

Naval ensign of Sri Lanka Sri LankaWorld #71 4.1
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 1
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 7 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 216
  • 38 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 44
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 3 Other shipsnot scored 4
Lebanon 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
Lebanon Sri Lanka Ratio
Official name Lebanese Navy Sri Lanka Navy
Total ships 48 271 🇱🇰 5.6×
Active ships 48 271 🇱🇰 5.6×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 1 🇱🇰
Amphibious ships 0 1 🇱🇰
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Patrol boats 7 216 🇱🇰 31×
Coastal boats 38 44 🇱🇰 1.2×
Auxiliaries 3 9 🇱🇰 3.0×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇱🇰 Sri LankaType 053H2G-class ×1Type 074-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Lebanon or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 262 warships in service compared to Lebanon's 45.
Which navy has more frigates, Lebanon or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka operates 1 frigates compared to Lebanon's 0.
How do the Lebanon and Sri Lanka navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 5.8 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total ships (262 vs 45).