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

North Korea's 395-ship navy outnumbers United Arab Emirates's 86 vessels (4.6:1 advantage). Of these, 79 and 392 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of United Arab Emirates United Arab EmiratesWorld #43 17.8
SEAS Index / 100

North Korea leads on 6 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of North Korea North KoreaWorld #7 41.5
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 1
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 22
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 2
  • 9 Corvettesweight ×15 10
  • 9 Amphibiousweight ×12 0
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 0
  • 38 Patrol boatsweight ×2 187
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 170
  • 21 Other shipsnot scored 0
United Arab Emirates North Korea Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures United Arab Emirates as of 2025 · North Korea as of 2026
United Arab Emirates North Korea Ratio
Official name United Arab Emirates Navy Korean People's Army Naval Force
Total ships 86 395 🇰🇵 4.6×
Active ships 79 392 🇰🇵 5.0×
On order / planned 7 2 🇦🇪 3.5×
Submarines 0 22 🇰🇵
Principal surface combatants 0 3 🇰🇵
Amphibious ships 9 0 🇦🇪
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Corvettes 9 10 🇰🇵 1.1×
Patrol boats 38 187 🇰🇵 4.9×
Mine warfare 2 0 🇦🇪
Coastal boats 0 170 🇰🇵
Auxiliaries 21 0 🇦🇪
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesBaynunah-class ×6
🇰🇵 North KoreaRomeo-class ×20Choe Hyon-class ×1Najin-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 395 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Arab Emirates or North Korea?
North Korea operates 4 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 4.6 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total ships (395 vs 86).