Navy comparison: North Korea vs United States
North Korea operates a fleet of 385 ships compared to 474 for United States. Of these, 385 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 2 vs 1 frigates, 123 vs 33 corvettes, 0 vs 58 amphibious ships, 187 vs 0 patrol boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (North Korea vs United States). North Korea's navy is officially the Korean People's Army Naval Force, while United States's is the United States 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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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to North Korea's 385 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or United States?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to United States's 71.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, North Korea or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, North Korea or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or United States?
North Korea operates 2 frigates compared to United States's 1.