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Navy comparison: Flag of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates vs Flag of North Korea North Korea

North Korea's 391 warships outnumber United Arab Emirates's 62 (6.3:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 83 and 420.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of United Arab Emirates United Arab EmiratesWorld #40 12.1
SEAS Index / 100

North Korea leads on 5 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of North Korea North KoreaWorld #26 18.0
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 2
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 21
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 2
  • 11 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 10 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 31 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 181
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 176
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 1
  • 21 Other shipsnot scored 1
United Arab Emirates North Korea Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
United Arab Emirates North Korea Ratio
Official name United Arab Emirates Navy Korean People's Army Naval Force
Total ships 83 420 🇰🇵 5.1×
Active ships 83 393 🇰🇵 4.7×
On order / planned 4 3 🇦🇪 1.3×
Submarines 0 21 🇰🇵
Principal surface combatants 0 4 🇰🇵
Amphibious ships 10 0 🇦🇪
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Corvettes 11 9 🇦🇪 1.2×
Patrol boats 31 181 🇰🇵 5.8×
Mine warfare 2 0 🇦🇪
Coastal boats 8 176 🇰🇵 22×
Auxiliaries 21 2 🇦🇪 10×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesBaynunah-class ×6
🇰🇵 North KoreaRomeo-class ×20Choe Hyon-class ×2Najin-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 391 warships in service compared to United Arab Emirates's 62.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 21 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Arab Emirates or North Korea?
North Korea operates 2 destroyers compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or North Korea?
North Korea operates 2 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 6.3 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total ships (391 vs 62).