Patrol Vessels by Country (Asia)

Overview

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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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Leading Country
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28
Countries
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Patrol Vessels — Top 10 ranking infographic 2026
Patrol Vessels — Top 10 ranking infographic 2026
# Country Total
1 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 252
2 🇹🇭 Thailand 250
3 🇰🇵 North Korea 187
4 🇮🇩 Indonesia 185
5 🇮🇳 India 136
6 🇶🇦 Qatar 107
7 🇲🇲 Myanmar 103
8 🇰🇼 Kuwait 96
9 🇨🇳 China 94
10 🇵🇰 Pakistan 65
11 🇮🇶 Iraq 58
12 🇹🇷 Turkey 41
13 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 38
14 🇹🇼 Taiwan 37
15 🇰🇷 South Korea 35
# Country Total
16 🇻🇳 Vietnam 32
17 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan 31
18 🇵🇭 Philippines 30
19 🇮🇱 Israel 28
20 🇮🇷 Iran 21
21 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 20
22 🇰🇭 Cambodia 16
23 🇾🇪 Yemen 12
24 🇴🇲 Oman 12
25 🇲🇾 Malaysia 10
26 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 9
27 🇸🇬 Singapore 8
28 🇯🇵 Japan 6