Nuclear warheads 1945–2026
Russia has the most estimated warheads, 4,400, then the United States with 3,700; together they hold 83% of the world’s estimated total in early 2026.
Source: Federation of American Scientists, Status of World Nuclear ForcesFAS estimate, as of early 2026Updated 2 Nov 2026Estimate
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Estimated nuclear warheads
| Russia | 4,400 Estimate | 1,796 | 2,604 | 1,020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,700 Estimate | 1,770 | 1,930 | 1,342 |
| China | 620 Estimate | 34 | 586 | 0 |
| France | 290 Estimate | 280 | 10 | 80 |
| United Kingdom | 225 Estimate | 120 | 105 | 0 |
| India | 190 Estimate | 0 | 178 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 170 Estimate | 0 | 170 | 0 |
| Israel | 90 Estimate | 0 | 90 | 0 |
| North Korea | 60 Estimate | 0 | 60 | 0 |
Source: Federation of American Scientists, Status of World Nuclear ForcesFAS estimate, as of early 2026Updated 2 Nov 2026Estimate
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Estimated nuclear warheads, 1945–2026
Each line is one state’s estimated stockpile, as FAS counts it. Figures to 1991 are the Soviet Union’s, shown on Russia’s shape; Russia from 1992.