Navy comparison: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
Sri Lanka operates a fleet of 270 ships compared to 148 for Pakistan. Of these, 270 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 16 submarines, 5 vs 15 frigates, 3 vs 16 corvettes, 5 vs 0 amphibious ships, 252 vs 85 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Sri Lanka vs Pakistan). Sri Lanka's navy is officially the Sri Lanka Navy, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan Navy.
Sri Lanka Navy 🇱🇰
| Official Name | Sri Lanka Navy |
| Total ships | 270 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 270 as of 2025 |
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Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 as of 2025 |
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Sri Lankan ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 252 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Pakistani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 85 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Sri Lanka or Pakistan?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 270 ships compared to Pakistan's 148 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Sri Lanka or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more submarines with 16 compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Sri Lanka or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to Sri Lanka's 5.
How do the Sri Lanka and Pakistan navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 1.8 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total ships (270 vs 148).