top 10 nuclear power countries in the world 2023

As a weapon of mass destruction, nuclear warheads are part of the defense arsenal of some countries in the world. There were approximately 12,500 nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2023 and almost 90 percent of them belong to two countries: the United States and Russia

As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the top 10 countries with nuclear weapons in the world are:

1. United States
2. Russia
3. China
4. France
5. United Kingdom
6. India
7. Pakistan
8. Israel (undeclared)
9. North Korea
10. Iran (uncertain)

Every Country in the World that Has Nuclear Weapons (and How Many They Have)

• Russia – 6,255 nuclear warheads.
• United States of America – 5,550 nuclear warheads.
• China – 350 nuclear warheads.
• France – 290 nuclear warheads.
• United Kingdom – 225 nuclear warheads.
• Pakistan – 165 nuclear warheads.
• India – 156 nuclear warheads.

Please note that this information might have changed since my last update, as nuclear programs and geopolitics can evolve over time. It’s essential to refer to recent and reliable sources for the most up-to-date information on nuclear capabilities and policies of countries.