Navy comparison: India vs North Korea
India operates a fleet of 291 ships compared to 385 for North Korea. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 73 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 2 frigates, 19 vs 123 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 136 vs 187 patrol boats (India vs North Korea). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
|
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 |
| Naval Ensign |
|
Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 19 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| 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, India or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to India's 291 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to India's 18.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or North Korea?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or North Korea?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or North Korea?
India operates 12 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.