World Nuclear Weapons Stockpiles
Updated July 10, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
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As of 2014, nine nations had nuclear weapon functionality. While all countries do not disclose the exact number of warheads, best estimates—compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)—are below.
Country | Year of first nuclear test | Deployed warheads1 | Other warheads | Total Inventory |
---|---|---|---|---|
United States | 1945 | 1,920 | 5,380 | 7,300 |
Russia | 1949 | 1,600 | 6,400 | 8,000 |
United Kingdom | 1952 | 160 | 65 | 225 |
France | 1960 | 290 | 10 | 300 |
China | 1964 | .. | 250 | 250 |
India | 1974 | .. | 90-110 | 90-110 |
Pakistan | 1998 | .. | 100-120 | 100-120 |
Israel | .. | .. | 80 | 80 |
North Korea | 2006 | .. | 6-8 | 6-8 |
Total | 3,970 | 12,350 | 16,300 |
1. 'Deployed' means warheads placed on missiles or located on bases with operational forces.
Source: SIPRI Yearbook 2014, SIPRI
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