The statistic shows the number of nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2017. In January 2017, the United States was in possession of approximately 6,800 nuclear warheads.
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Number of nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2017
The statistic shows the number of nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2017. In January 2017, the United States was in possession of approximately 6,800 nuclear warheads.
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| Nuclear powers | Number of nuclear warheads |
|---|---|
| Worldwide total | 14,955 |
| Russia | 7,000 |
| USA | 6,800 |
| France | 300 |
| China | 270 |
| United Kingdom | 215 |
| Pakistan* | 140 |
| India* | 130 |
| Israel | 80 |
| North Korea* | 20 |
| Nuclear powers | Number of nuclear warheads |
|---|---|
| Worldwide total | 14,955 |
| Russia | 7,000 |
| USA | 6,800 |
| France | 300 |
| China | 270 |
| United Kingdom | 215 |
| Pakistan* | 140 |
| India* | 130 |
| Israel | 80 |
| North Korea* | 20 |
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The statistic shows the number of nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2017. In January 2017, the United States was in possession of approximately 6,800 nuclear warheads.
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- * In the source, the figures for India, Pakistan and North Korea were listed with 120-130 for India and 130-140 for Pakistan, and 10-20 for North Korea.
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- * In the source, the figures for India, Pakistan and North Korea were listed with 120-130 for India and 130-140 for Pakistan, and 10-20 for North Korea.
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