Navy comparison: North Korea vs Saudi Arabia
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (11:1 advantage). Of these, 385 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 0 submarines, 2 vs 11 frigates, 123 vs 9 corvettes, 187 vs 9 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 mine warfare ships (North Korea vs Saudi Arabia). North Korea's navy is officially the Korean People's Army Naval Force, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi 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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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 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 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or Saudi Arabia?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Saudi Arabia?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the North Korea and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 11.3 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (385 vs 34).