Navy comparison: New Zealand vs North Korea
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (48:1 advantage). Of these, 4 and 385 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 73 submarines, 2 vs 2 frigates, 0 vs 123 corvettes, 1 vs 0 amphibious ships, 4 vs 187 patrol boats (New Zealand vs North Korea). New Zealand's navy is officially the Royal New Zealand Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Royal New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿
| Official Name | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 4 as of 2026 |
| 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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New Zealand ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| 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, New Zealand or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, New Zealand or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, New Zealand or North Korea?
North Korea operates 2 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the New Zealand and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 48.1 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (385 vs 8).