Navy comparison: Ireland vs North Korea
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (11:1 advantage). Of these, 31 and 385 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 73 submarines, 0 vs 2 frigates, 0 vs 123 corvettes, 29 vs 187 patrol boats (Ireland vs North Korea). Ireland's navy is officially the Irish Naval Service, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 31 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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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 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| 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, Ireland or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ireland or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Ireland or North Korea?
North Korea operates 2 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Ireland and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 10.7 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (385 vs 36).