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Navy comparison: Flag of South Korea South Korea vs Flag of Pakistan Pakistan

South Korea operates 112 warships compared to 88 for Pakistan. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 151 and 110.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of South Korea South KoreaWorld #7 40.7
SEAS Index / 100

South Korea leads on 6 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Pakistan PakistanWorld #13 23.7
  • 13 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 20 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 18 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 9
  • 2 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 9 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 14 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 3
  • 18 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 53
  • 18 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 11
  • 4 Support shipsnot scored 9
  • 34 Other shipsnot scored 13
South Korea Pakistan Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
South Korea Pakistan Ratio
Official name Republic of Korea Navy Pakistan Navy
Total ships 151 110 🇰🇷 1.4×
Active ships 150 110 🇰🇷 1.4×
On order / planned 13 37 🇵🇰 2.8×
Submarines 20 6 🇰🇷 3.3×
Principal surface combatants 31 9 🇰🇷 3.4×
Amphibious ships 9 0 🇰🇷
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Corvettes 2 6 🇵🇰 3.0×
Patrol boats 18 53 🇵🇰 2.9×
Mine warfare 14 3 🇰🇷 4.7×
Coastal boats 18 11 🇰🇷 1.6×
Auxiliaries 38 22 🇰🇷 1.7×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇰🇷 South KoreaSon Won-il-class ×9Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class ×6Daegu-class ×8
🇵🇰 PakistanAgosta-class ×5Tughril-class ×4Yarmook-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Pakistan?
South Korea has a larger navy with 112 warships in service compared to Pakistan's 88.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Pakistan?
South Korea operates more submarines with 20 compared to Pakistan's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Pakistan?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Pakistan?
South Korea operates 18 frigates compared to Pakistan's 9.