Army comparison: China vs North Korea
Overview
China's army fields 26,250 active vehicles — 4.0x North Korea's 6,537.
The breakdown includes 4,770 vs 4,235 tanks, 8,050 vs 32 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,350 vs 1,710 armored personnel carriers, 4,510 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 900 vs 0 towed artillery, 2,670 vs 0 rocket launchers (China vs North Korea).
Chinese Army 🇨🇳
| Total vehicles | 26250 as of 2026 |
North Korean Army 🇰🇵
| Total vehicles | 6537 as of 2026 |
Chinese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 4770 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 8050 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 4350 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1000 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 4510 | |
| Towed Artillery | 900 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 2670 | |
North Korean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 4235 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 32 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1710 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 560 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Ground Forces Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, China or North Korea?
China has a larger ground force with 26,250 vehicles compared to North Korea's 6,537 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, China or North Korea?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to North Korea's 4,235.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, China or North Korea?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to North Korea's 32.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, China or North Korea?
China operates 4,350 APCs compared to North Korea's 1,710.
Which country has more artillery systems, China or North Korea?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to North Korea's 0.
How do the China and North Korea armies compare in size?
China's army is 4.0 times larger than North Korea's in terms of total vehicles (26,250 vs 6,537).