Navy comparison: Brazil vs North Korea
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Brazil's 76 vessels (5.1x advantage). Of these, 68 and 385 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 73 submarines, 12 vs 2 frigates, 0 vs 123 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 24 vs 187 patrol boats, 5 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs North Korea). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 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 |
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Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
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, Brazil or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Brazil's 76 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Brazil's 7.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or North Korea?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the Brazil and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 5.1 times larger than Brazil's in terms of total ships (385 vs 76).