Navy comparison: China vs North Korea
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1025 |
| Active ships | 1010 |
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Korean People's Army Naval Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Naval Force |
| Total ships | 385 |
| Active ships | 385 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 50 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 46 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 466 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
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, China or North Korea?
China has a larger navy with 1,025 ships compared to North Korea's 385 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to China's 73.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or North Korea?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or North Korea?
China operates 50 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or North Korea?
China operates 46 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the China and North Korea navies compare in size?
China's navy is 2.7 times larger than North Korea's in terms of total ships (1,025 vs 385).