Navy comparison: 
Sri Lanka vs 
Turkmenistan
Sri Lanka's 271-ship navy outnumbers Turkmenistan's 45 vessels (6.0:1 advantage).
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Sri LankaWorld #24
26.2
SEAS Index / 100
Sri Lanka leads on 3 of 4 categories
TurkmenistanWorld #58
10.1
Sri Lanka
Turkmenistan
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Sri Lanka | Turkmenistan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Sri Lanka Navy | Turkmen Naval Forces | |
| Total ships | 271 | 45 | 🇱🇰 6.0× |
| Active ships | 271 | 45 | 🇱🇰 6.0× |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 5 | 0 | 🇱🇰 |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | 0 | 🇱🇰 |
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| Corvettes | 3 | 3 | — |
| Patrol boats | 253 | 31 | 🇱🇰 8.2× |
| Auxiliaries | 9 | 11 | 🇹🇲 1.2× |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇹🇲 TurkmenistanProject 1241.1 Molniya-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Sri Lanka or Turkmenistan?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 271 ships compared to Turkmenistan's 45 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Sri Lanka or Turkmenistan?
Sri Lanka operates 5 frigates compared to Turkmenistan's 0.
How do the Sri Lanka and Turkmenistan navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 6.0 times larger than Turkmenistan's in terms of total ships (271 vs 45).