Navy comparison: South Korea vs Portugal
South Korea's 155-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (4.3x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 22 vs 2 submarines, 13 vs 0 destroyers, 17 vs 5 frigates, 6 vs 2 corvettes, 23 vs 0 amphibious ships, 35 vs 19 patrol boats, 23 vs 0 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs Portugal). South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.
Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 155 as of 2025 |
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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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South Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 22 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 13 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 17 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 35 | |
| Amphibious ships | 23 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 23 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 12 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Portugal?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Portugal?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Portugal?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Portugal?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the South Korea and Portugal navies compare in size?
South Korea's navy is 4.3 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (155 vs 36).