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

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

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Sri Lanka Sri LankaWorld #71 4.1
SEAS Index / 100

Oman leads on 3 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Oman OmanWorld #49 8.7
  • 1 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 5
  • 1 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 216 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 8
  • 44 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 5 Support shipsnot scored 2
  • 4 Other shipsnot scored 0
Sri Lanka Oman 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
Sri Lanka Oman Ratio
Official name Sri Lanka Navy Royal Navy of Oman
Total ships 271 17 🇱🇰 16×
Active ships 271 17 🇱🇰 16×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 1 0 🇱🇰
Amphibious ships 1 2 🇴🇲 2.0×
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Corvettes 0 5 🇴🇲
Patrol boats 216 8 🇱🇰 27×
Coastal boats 44 0 🇱🇰
Auxiliaries 9 2 🇱🇰 4.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇱🇰 Sri LankaType 053H2G-class ×1Type 074-class ×1
🇴🇲 OmanKhareef-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Sri Lanka or Oman?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 262 warships in service compared to Oman's 15.
Which navy has more frigates, Sri Lanka or Oman?
Sri Lanka operates 1 frigates compared to Oman's 0.
How do the Sri Lanka and Oman navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 17.5 times larger than Oman's in terms of total ships (262 vs 15).