Navy comparison: Indonesia vs North Korea
Overview
Indonesia operates a fleet of 333 ships compared to 385 for North Korea. Of these, 326 and 385 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 73 submarines, 9 vs 2 frigates, 46 vs 123 corvettes, 36 vs 0 amphibious ships, 187 vs 187 patrol boats, 13 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Indonesia vs North Korea).
Indonesia's navy is officially the Indonesian Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 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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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 | |
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, Indonesia or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Indonesia's 333 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Indonesia's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or North Korea?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.