Navy comparison: Eritrea vs South Korea
South Korea's 155-ship navy outnumbers Eritrea's 23 vessels (6.7x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 22 submarines, 0 vs 13 destroyers, 0 vs 17 frigates, 5 vs 6 corvettes, 5 vs 23 amphibious ships, 13 vs 35 patrol boats, 0 vs 23 mine warfare ships (Eritrea vs South Korea). Eritrea's navy is officially the Eritrean Navy, while South Korea's is the Republic of Korea Navy.
Eritrean Navy 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Navy |
| Total ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 23 as of 2025 |
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Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 155 as of 2025 |
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Eritrean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
South Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 22 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 13 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 17 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 35 | |
| Amphibious ships | 23 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 23 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 12 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Eritrea or South Korea?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Eritrea's 23 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Eritrea or South Korea?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Eritrea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Eritrea or South Korea?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Eritrea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Eritrea or South Korea?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Eritrea's 0.
How do the Eritrea and South Korea navies compare in size?
South Korea's navy is 6.7 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total ships (155 vs 23).