Navy comparison: Egypt vs North Korea
Egypt operates a fleet of 320 ships compared to 385 for North Korea. Of these, 318 and 385 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 73 submarines, 13 vs 2 frigates, 7 vs 123 corvettes, 17 vs 0 amphibious ships, 235 vs 187 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Egypt vs North Korea). Egypt's navy is officially the Egyptian Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Egyptian Navy 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Navy |
| Total ships | 320 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 318 as of 2025 |
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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Egyptian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 13 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 235 | |
| Amphibious ships | 17 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Egypt or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Egypt's 320 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Egypt's 8.
Which navy has more frigates, Egypt or North Korea?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.