Navy comparison: Chile vs North Korea
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Chile's 73 vessels (5.3x advantage). Of these, 72 and 385 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 73 submarines, 8 vs 2 frigates, 0 vs 123 corvettes, 4 vs 0 amphibious ships, 22 vs 187 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats (Chile vs North Korea). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 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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Chilean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 19 | |
| Patrol boats | 22 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| 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, Chile or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Chile's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or North Korea?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the Chile and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 5.3 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (385 vs 73).