Military Strength: China vs North Korea
| 🪖 Military personnel | 2,535,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 510,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 3,440 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 1,986 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 1,019 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 1010 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 2 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 61 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 6,800 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 600 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 0 ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 1,469,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 600,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 1,131 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 571 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 80 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 205 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 385 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 73 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 0 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 50 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 0 ◉ |
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| Population | 1.4 billion ◉ |
| GDP | $17.8 trillion |
| GDP per capita | $12,614 |
| Military Budget | $313.7 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 1.7% |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 5.1% |
| Military spends per capita | $221 ◉ |
| Population | 25.9 million ◉ |
| GDP | $None |
| GDP per capita | $ |
| Military Budget | $1.6 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 0.0% |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 0.0% |
| Military spends per capita | $62 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, China or North Korea?
China has approximately 2,535,000 active military personnel compared to North Korea's 1,469,000, giving China a 1.7:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, China or North Korea?
China operates 1,986 combat aircraft compared to North Korea's 571. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, China or North Korea?
China has a larger navy with 1010 vessels compared to North Korea's 385 ships. China operates 61 submarines while North Korea has 73.
Which country spends more on defense, China or North Korea?
China has a larger defense budget at $313.7 billion (195:1 more) compared to North Korea's $1.6 billion annually.
Do China and North Korea have nuclear weapons?
Yes, both China and North Korea possess nuclear weapons. China has approximately 600 nuclear warheads while North Korea has 50.
How do the tank forces of China and North Korea compare?
China operates 6,800 main battle tanks compared to North Korea's 0. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.