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

India operates a fleet of 357 ships compared to 271 for Sri Lanka. Of these, 353 and 271 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of India IndiaWorld #5 47.7
SEAS Index / 100

India leads on 7 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Sri Lanka Sri LankaWorld #56 7.1
  • 2 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 13 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 19 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 20 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 1
  • 24 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 3
  • 5 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 144 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 257
  • 118 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 8 Other shipsnot scored 4
India 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
India Sri Lanka Ratio
Official name Indian Navy Sri Lanka Navy
Total ships 357 271 🇮🇳 1.3×
Active ships 353 271 🇮🇳 1.3×
Submarines 19 0 🇮🇳
Principal surface combatants 33 1 🇮🇳 33×
Aircraft carriers 2 0 🇮🇳
Amphibious ships 5 1 🇮🇳 5.0×
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Corvettes 24 3 🇮🇳 8.0×
Patrol boats 144 257 🇱🇰 1.8×
Auxiliaries 126 9 🇮🇳 14×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇳 IndiaVikramaditya-class ×1Kalvari-class ×6Visakhapatnam-class ×4
🇱🇰 Sri LankaType 053H2G-class ×1Type 074-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, India or Sri Lanka?
India has a larger navy with 357 ships compared to Sri Lanka's 271 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Sri Lanka?
India operates more submarines with 20 compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Sri Lanka?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Sri Lanka?
India operates 13 destroyers compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Sri Lanka?
India operates 23 frigates compared to Sri Lanka's 1.