Navy comparison: France vs North Korea
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers France's 138 vessels (2.8x advantage). Of these, 133 and 385 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 73 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 2 frigates, 0 vs 123 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 26 vs 187 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 mine warfare ships (France vs North Korea). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 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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French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, France or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or North Korea?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or North Korea?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or North Korea?
France operates 12 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the France and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 2.8 times larger than France's in terms of total ships (385 vs 138).