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

Sri Lanka's 262 warships outnumber Yemen's 16 (16:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 271 and 30.

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

Yemen leads overall, ahead on 2 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Yemen YemenWorld #63 5.3
  • 1 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 1 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 5
  • 216 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 11
  • 44 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 5 Support shipsnot scored 0
  • 4 Other shipsnot scored 4
Sri Lanka Yemen 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 Yemen Ratio
Official name Sri Lanka Navy Yemeni Navy
Total ships 271 30 🇱🇰 9.0×
Active ships 271 20 🇱🇰 14×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 1 0 🇱🇰
Amphibious ships 1 0 🇱🇰
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Patrol boats 216 11 🇱🇰 20×
Mine warfare 0 5 🇾🇪
Coastal boats 44 0 🇱🇰
Auxiliaries 9 4 🇱🇰 2.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇱🇰 Sri LankaType 053H2G-class ×1Type 074-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Sri Lanka or Yemen?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 262 warships in service compared to Yemen's 16.
Which navy has more frigates, Sri Lanka or Yemen?
Sri Lanka operates 1 frigates compared to Yemen's 0.
How do the Sri Lanka and Yemen navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 16.4 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (262 vs 16).