Navy comparison: Iraq vs North Korea
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (6.2x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 73 submarines, 0 vs 2 frigates, 1 vs 123 corvettes, 58 vs 187 patrol boats (Iraq vs North Korea). Iraq's navy is officially the Iraqi Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 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 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Iraqi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 58 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| 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, Iraq or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iraq or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iraq or North Korea?
North Korea operates 2 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Iraq and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 6.2 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (385 vs 62).