(Phnom Penh): Nuclear arsenals remain a key measure of global power. This visualization ranks the world’s nuclear powers by their stockpiles as of January 2025, covering deployed warheads and those in central storage.

Russia (4,309) and the US (3,700) still dominate, holding over 80% of global warheads—a Cold War legacy. China’s arsenal jumped 20% in a year, from 500 to 600, signaling a strategic shift.

France, the UK, and Israel remained unchanged, though France has begun developing new warheads. India rose to 180, Pakistan held at 170, and North Korea is estimated at 50.

This article was originally published on Visual Capitalist.
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