As of 2021, there are nine countries that possess nuclear weapons:
- United States
- Russia
- China
- France
- United Kingdom
- India
- Pakistan
- North Korea
- Israel
These countries have developed and tested nuclear weapons, and some have declared themselves as nuclear-armed states. The possession of nuclear weapons is a sensitive topic in international relations due to the destructive power of these weapons and the potential threat they pose to global security. The Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is an international agreement aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology and promoting disarmament among the countries that already possess nuclear weapons.
TOP COUNTRIES WITH LARGEST NUCLEAR WARHEADS (2017) |
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| RANK | Country | Total inventory |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 7,000 |
| 2 | United States | 6,800 |
| 3 | France | 300 |
| 4 | China | 260 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 215 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 140 |
| 7 | India | 110 |
| 8 | Israel | 80 |
| 9 | North Korea | 10 |
| Total | 14,915 |
Top Ten Countries with Nuclear Weapons Images
Top ten Largest Nuclear Weapons Countries in year 2013
| Country | Warheads (Active/Total) | Date of first test |
|---|---|---|
| The five nuclear-weapon states under the NPT | ||
| United States | 2,104 / 7,315 | 16 July 1945 (“Trinity”) |
| Russia | 1,600 / 8,000 | 29 August 1949 (“RDS-1”) |
| United Kingdom | 160 / 225 | 3 October 1952 (“Hurricane”) |
| France | 290 / 300 | 13 February 1960 (“Gerboise Bleue”) |
| China | n.a. / 250 | 16 October 1964 (“596”) |
| Country | Warheads (Active/Total) | Date of first test |
|---|---|---|
| Non-NPT nuclear powers | ||
| India | n.a. / 90–110 | 18 May 1974 (“Smiling Buddha”) |
| Pakistan | n.a. / 100–120 | 28 May 1998 (“Chagai-I”) |
| North Korea | n.a. / <10 | 9. October 2006 |
| Country | Warheads (Active/Total) | Date of first test |
|---|---|---|
| Undeclared nuclear powers | ||
| Israel | n.a. / Suspected 80 | Unknown (suspected 22 September 1979) |