Navy comparison: North Korea vs Portugal
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (11:1 advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 2 submarines, 2 vs 5 frigates, 123 vs 2 corvettes, 187 vs 19 patrol boats (North Korea vs Portugal). North Korea's navy is officially the Korean People's Army Naval Force, while Portugal's is the Portuguese Navy.
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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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
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, North Korea or Portugal?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Portugal?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Portugal?
Portugal operates 5 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the North Korea and Portugal navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 10.7 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (385 vs 36).