2026 World Nuclear Weapons & Warhead Stockpiles Rankings

Complete census of global nuclear arsenals. Compare deployed, stockpiled, and reserve nuclear warheads across all recognized and de facto nuclear powers.

💡 Strategic nuclear deterrence is anchored by the nuclear triad: land-based ICBMs, submarine-launched SLBMs, and strategic heavy bombers.

Tank & Armored Vehicle Power Air Power & Combat Aviation Naval Fleet & Maritime Power Submarine Fleet Aircraft Carrier & Flat-Top Standing Armies & Military Personnel Military Spending & Defense Budget Nuclear Weapons & Warhead Stockpiles
#2 Rank United States

United States

5.244
★ #1 GLOBAL LEADER Russia

Russia

5.580
#3 Rank China

China

500
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#1 Russia Flag Russia 5.580 400 $86.40 Billion Profile
#2 United States Flag United States 5.244 400 $877.00 Billion Profile
#3 China Flag China 500 350 $292.00 Billion Profile
#4 France Flag France 290 64 $56.60 Billion Profile
#5 United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom 225 48 $68.50 Billion Profile
#6 India Flag India 172 40 $81.40 Billion Profile
#7 Pakistan Flag Pakistan 170 50 $10.30 Billion Profile
#8 Israel Flag Israel 90 50 $24.30 Billion Profile
#9 North Korea Flag North Korea 50 45 $4.00 Billion Profile
#10 Italy Flag Italy 35 0 $33.50 Billion Profile
#11 Belarus Flag Belarus 24 0 $1.84 Billion Profile
#12 Belgium Flag Belgium 20 0 $7.60 Billion Profile
#13 Germany Flag Germany 20 0 $55.80 Billion Profile
#14 Netherlands Flag Netherlands 20 0 $15.50 Billion Profile