Patrol Vessels by Country (Asia)
Which country fields the most patrol in Asia? 32 navies ranked by documented in-service inventories.
Top 15 Countries
| # | Country | Share | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇹🇭 Thailand | 15.3% | 255 |
| 2 | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Top class · Type 062 | 12.9% | 216 |
| 3 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 11.8% | 197 |
| 4 | 🇰🇵 North Korea Top class · Type 062 | 10.8% | 181 |
| 5 | 🇮🇳 India Top class · Saryu | 8.7% | 145 |
| 6 | 🇲🇲 Myanmar | 6.3% | 105 |
| 7 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | 4.5% | 76 |
| 8 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 3.2% | 53 |
| 9 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 2.9% | 48 |
| 10 | 🇮🇶 Iraq | 2.3% | 38 |
| 11 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain Top class · Cyclone | 2.1% | 35 |
| 12 | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1.9% | 31 |
| 13 | 🇮🇱 Israel | 1.7% | 28 |
| 14 | 🇵🇭 Philippines Top class · Hamilton | 1.6% | 27 |
| 15 | 🇨🇳 China Top class · Type 037I | 1.6% | 26 |
Top 15 of 32 ranked countries
Concentration
🇹🇭 15.3%🇱🇰 12.9%🇮🇩 11.8%🇰🇵 10.8%🇮🇳 8.7%Rest 40.5%
The top 10 operators hold 78.6% of the regional 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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