Navy comparison: 
Sri Lanka vs 
Qatar
Sri Lanka's 271-ship navy outnumbers Qatar's 126 vessels (2.2:1 advantage).
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Sri Lanka
Qatar
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 | Qatar | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Sri Lanka Navy | Qatari Emiri Navy | |
| Total ships | 271 | 126 | 🇱🇰 2.2× |
| Active ships | 271 | 126 | 🇱🇰 2.2× |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 1 | 0 | 🇱🇰 |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | 6 | 🇶🇦 6.0× |
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| Corvettes | 3 | 4 | 🇶🇦 1.3× |
| Patrol boats | 257 | 107 | 🇱🇰 2.4× |
| Auxiliaries | 9 | 9 | — |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇶🇦 QatarDoha-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Sri Lanka or Qatar?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 271 ships compared to Qatar's 126 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Sri Lanka or Qatar?
Sri Lanka operates 1 frigates compared to Qatar's 0.
How do the Sri Lanka and Qatar navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 2.2 times larger than Qatar's in terms of total ships (271 vs 126).