Patrol Vessels by Country
Which country fields the most patrol? 74 navies ranked by documented in-service inventories.
Top 15 Countries
| # | Country | Share | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇹🇭 Thailand | 7.2% | 257 |
| 2 | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Top class · Type 062 | 7.2% | 257 |
| 3 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 6.7% | 237 |
| 4 | 🇪🇬 Egypt Top class · Type 037 | 6.3% | 224 |
| 5 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 5.6% | 198 |
| 6 | 🇰🇵 North Korea Top class · Type 062 | 5.3% | 187 |
| 7 | 🇮🇳 India Top class · Saryu | 4.0% | 144 |
| 8 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 3.9% | 137 |
| 9 | 🇲🇦 Morocco Top class · PR 72 | 3.4% | 121 |
| 10 | 🇲🇲 Myanmar Top class · Type 037 | 3.1% | 111 |
| 11 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | 3.0% | 107 |
| 12 | 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 2.7% | 96 |
| 13 | 🇳🇬 Nigeria Top class · Hamilton | 2.6% | 94 |
| 14 | 🇨🇳 China Top class · Type 022 | 2.4% | 86 |
| 15 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 1.9% | 67 |
Top 15 of 74 ranked countries
Regional Breakdown
Concentration
🇹🇭 7.2%🇱🇰 7.2%🇨🇴 6.7%🇪🇬 6.3%🇮🇩 5.6%Rest 67.0%
The top 10 operators hold 52.7% of the world total
About this Ranking
Patrol vessels protect territorial waters, enforce maritime boundaries, and combat piracy and smuggling. While smaller than frigates, modern patrol vessels often carry missiles and sophisticated sensors. This ranking compares nations by their patrol boat and offshore patrol vessel inventories.
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