As geopolitical tensions continue to rise worldwide, the issue of nuclear weapons has become more critical than ever.
Understanding how nuclear warheads are distributed across the world is key to analyzing both current and future challenges in international security. Below is the latest ranking of countries by the number of nuclear warheads they possess:
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Russia: 5,580
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United States: 5,044
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China: 500
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France: 290
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United Kingdom: 225
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India: 172
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Pakistan: 170
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Israel: 90
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North Korea: 50
