Navy comparison: United Kingdom vs North Korea
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers United Kingdom's 80 vessels (4.8x advantage). Of these, 63 and 385 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 73 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 6 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 2 frigates, 0 vs 123 corvettes, 26 vs 187 patrol boats, 18 vs 0 mine warfare ships (United Kingdom vs North Korea). United Kingdom's navy is officially the Royal Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 63 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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British ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 6 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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, United Kingdom or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to United Kingdom's 80 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Kingdom or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to United Kingdom's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Kingdom or North Korea?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Kingdom or North Korea?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Kingdom or North Korea?
United Kingdom operates 8 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the United Kingdom and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 4.8 times larger than United Kingdom's in terms of total ships (385 vs 80).