Navy comparison: Indonesia vs South Korea
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers South Korea's 155 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 326 and 155 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 22 submarines, 0 vs 13 destroyers, 9 vs 17 frigates, 46 vs 6 corvettes, 36 vs 23 amphibious ships, 187 vs 35 patrol boats, 13 vs 23 mine warfare ships (Indonesia vs South Korea). Indonesia's navy is officially the Indonesian Navy, while South Korea's is the Republic of Korea Navy.
Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 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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Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 46 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 36 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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, Indonesia or South Korea?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to South Korea's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or South Korea?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Indonesia's 4.
Which navy has more destroyers, Indonesia or South Korea?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or South Korea?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Indonesia's 9.
How do the Indonesia and South Korea navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 2.1 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total ships (333 vs 155).