Navy comparison: Finland vs North Korea
Finland operates a fleet of 230 ships compared to 385 for North Korea. Of these, 200 and 385 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 73 submarines, 0 vs 2 frigates, 12 vs 123 corvettes, 149 vs 0 amphibious ships, 0 vs 187 patrol boats, 18 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Finland vs North Korea). Finland's navy is officially the Finnish Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Finnish Navy 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Navy |
| Total ships | 230 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 200 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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Finnish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 149 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 40 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
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, Finland or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Finland's 230 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Finland or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Finland or North Korea?
North Korea operates 2 frigates compared to Finland's 0.
How do the Finland and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 1.7 times larger than Finland's in terms of total ships (385 vs 230).