The global number of battle-ready nuclear warheads increased by 86 in the past year

Estimated number in military stockpiles

for potential use

9,576

9,490

8,000

4,000

0

2022

2023

Countries with the largest increase in

battle-ready nuclear warheads

+60

60

40

20

+12

+4

0

China

Russia

India

Estimated number in military stockpiles

for potential use

Countries with the largest increase in

battle-ready nuclear warheads

9,576

9,490

+60

60

8,000

40

4,000

20

+12

+4

0

0

2022

2023

China

Russia

India