As of early 2023, 9 countries possessed roughly 12,500. Of the world’s approximate 12,500 nuclear warheads, 2,000 are on high alert.

Status of world nuclear forces, including stockpiled and retired warheads:

North Korea

Total inventory: 30

Israel

Total inventory: 90

India

Total inventory: 164

Pakistan

Total inventory: 170

United Kingdom

Total inventory: 225

France

Total inventory: 290

China

Total inventory: 410

United States

Total inventory: 5,244

Russia

Total inventory: 5,889