Navy comparison: North Korea vs Venezuela
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Venezuela's 44 vessels (8.8x advantage). Of these, 385 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 3 submarines, 2 vs 1 frigates, 123 vs 0 corvettes, 0 vs 4 amphibious ships, 187 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 coastal boats (North Korea vs Venezuela). North Korea's navy is officially the Korean People's Army Naval Force, while Venezuela's is the Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela.
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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Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela |
| Total ships | 44 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 42 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 | |
Venezuelan ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 3 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 1 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or Venezuela?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Venezuela's 44 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Venezuela?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Venezuela's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Venezuela?
North Korea operates 2 frigates compared to Venezuela's 1.
How do the North Korea and Venezuela navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 8.8 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total ships (385 vs 44).