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Navy comparison: Flag of North Korea North Korea vs Flag of Singapore Singapore

North Korea's 391 warships outnumber Singapore's 52 (7.5:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 420 and 55.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of North Korea North KoreaWorld #26 18.0
SEAS Index / 100

Singapore leads overall, ahead on 4 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Singapore SingaporeWorld #22 18.8
  • 2 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 21 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 6
  • 9 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 4
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 4
  • 181 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 23
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 5
  • 176 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 1 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 1 Other shipsnot scored 0
North Korea Singapore Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
North Korea Singapore Ratio
Official name Korean People's Army Naval Force Republic of Singapore Navy
Total ships 420 55 🇰🇵 7.6×
Active ships 393 55 🇰🇵 7.1×
On order / planned 3 14 🇸🇬 4.7×
Submarines 21 4 🇰🇵 5.2×
Principal surface combatants 4 6 🇸🇬 1.5×
Amphibious ships 0 4 🇸🇬
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Corvettes 9 6 🇰🇵 1.5×
Patrol boats 181 23 🇰🇵 7.9×
Mine warfare 0 4 🇸🇬
Coastal boats 176 0 🇰🇵
Auxiliaries 2 3 🇸🇬 1.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇰🇵 North KoreaRomeo-class ×20Choe Hyon-class ×2Najin-class ×2
🇸🇬 SingaporeInvincible-class ×2Formidable-class ×6Victory-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or Singapore?
North Korea has a larger navy with 391 warships in service compared to Singapore's 52.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Singapore?
North Korea operates more submarines with 21 compared to Singapore's 4.
Which navy has more destroyers, North Korea or Singapore?
North Korea operates 2 destroyers compared to Singapore's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Singapore?
Singapore operates 6 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the North Korea and Singapore navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 7.5 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total ships (391 vs 52).