Army comparison: North Korea vs Syria
Overview
North Korea's army fields 6,537 active vehicles — 12:1 Syria's 526.
The breakdown includes 4,235 vs 0 tanks, 32 vs 1 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,710 vs 475 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 50 self-propelled artillery (North Korea vs Syria).
North Korean Army 🇰🇵
| Total vehicles | 6537 as of 2026 |
Syrian Army 🇸🇾
| Total vehicles | 526 as of 2026 |
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 | |
Syrian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 0 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 475 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 50 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, North Korea or Syria?
North Korea has a larger ground force with 6,537 vehicles compared to Syria's 526 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, North Korea or Syria?
North Korea operates more main battle tanks with 4,235 compared to Syria's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, North Korea or Syria?
North Korea has 32 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Syria's 1.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, North Korea or Syria?
North Korea operates 1,710 APCs compared to Syria's 475.
Which country has more artillery systems, North Korea or Syria?
Syria fields 50 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to North Korea's 0.
How do the North Korea and Syria armies compare in size?
North Korea's army is 12.4 times larger than Syria's in terms of total vehicles (6,537 vs 526).