Global Nuclear Warhead Stockpiles (1945-2024) ☢️

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In this graphic, we show the total number of nuclear warhead stockpiles between 1945 and 2024. The data comes from the Federation of American Scientists, as of 2024.

U.S. and Russia Hold 88% of World’s Nuclear Weapons

• Despite reductions since the Cold War, the global nuclear arsenal remains significant, with nine countries holding about 12,121 warheads as of early 2024.
• While the total number of nuclear weapons is declining, the rate of reduction has slowed over the past three decades.
• The U.S. and Russia together hold around 88% of the world’s nuclear weapons and 84% of the warheads ready for military use.