Navy comparison: Nigeria vs North Korea
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Nigeria's 155 vessels (2.5x advantage). Of these, 143 and 385 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 73 submarines, 1 vs 2 frigates, 2 vs 123 corvettes, 1 vs 0 amphibious ships, 104 vs 187 patrol boats, 35 vs 0 coastal boats, 2 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Nigeria vs North Korea). Nigeria's navy is officially the Nigerian Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Nigerian Navy 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 143 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 |
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Nigerian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 35 | |
| Patrol boats | 104 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| 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, Nigeria or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Nigeria's 155 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Nigeria or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Nigeria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Nigeria or North Korea?
North Korea operates 2 frigates compared to Nigeria's 1.
How do the Nigeria and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 2.5 times larger than Nigeria's in terms of total ships (385 vs 155).