The statistic shows the number of nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2018. In January 2018, the United States was in possession of approximately 6,450 nuclear warheads.
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Number of nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2018
The statistic shows the number of nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2018. In January 2018, the United States was in possession of approximately 6,450 nuclear warheads.
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| Nuclear powers | Number of nuclear warheads |
|---|---|
| Worldwide total | 14,465 |
| Russia | 6,850 |
| USA | 6,450 |
| France | 300 |
| China | 280 |
| United Kingdom | 215 |
| Pakistan* | 150 |
| India* | 140 |
| Israel | 80 |
| North Korea* | 20 |
| Nuclear powers | Number of nuclear warheads |
|---|---|
| Worldwide total | 14,465 |
| Russia | 6,850 |
| USA | 6,450 |
| France | 300 |
| China | 280 |
| United Kingdom | 215 |
| Pakistan* | 150 |
| India* | 140 |
| Israel | 80 |
| North Korea* | 20 |
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The statistic shows the number of nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2018. In January 2018, the United States was in possession of approximately 6,450 nuclear warheads.
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- * In the source, the figures for India, Pakistan and North Korea were listed with 130-140 for India and 140-150 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 130-140 for India and 140-150 for Pakistan, and 10-20 for North Korea.
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