Navy comparison: Australia vs North Korea
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (9.4x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 73 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 2 frigates, 0 vs 123 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 13 vs 187 patrol boats, 4 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Australia vs North Korea). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2025 |
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Korean People's Army Naval Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Naval Force |
| Total ships | 385 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 385 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
North Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 123 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or North Korea?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or North Korea?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the Australia and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 9.4 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (385 vs 41).