Navy comparison: Bangladesh vs North Korea
Overview
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Bangladesh's 91 vessels (4.2x advantage). Of these, 89 and 385 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 73 submarines, 7 vs 2 frigates, 6 vs 123 corvettes, 18 vs 0 amphibious ships, 20 vs 187 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Bangladesh vs North Korea).
Bangladesh's navy is officially the Bangladesh Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Bangladesh Navy 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Navy |
| Total ships | 91 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 89 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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Bangladeshi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 20 | |
| Amphibious ships | 18 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, Bangladesh or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Bangladesh's 91 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or North Korea?
Bangladesh operates 7 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the Bangladesh and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 4.2 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (385 vs 91).