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China’s Nuclear Weapons Climbed 71% Since 2020 ☢️

China’s Nuclear Weapons Climbed 71% Since 2020 ☢️

What We're Showing

This graphic shows nuclear warhead stockpiles by country, based on data from the Federation of American Scientists.

Key Takeaways

  • The global nuclear warhead stockpile stands at 9,614, representing the share of nuclear weapon inventory that is assigned to operational forces.
  • Since 2020, China has increased its stockpiles from 350 to 600 in 2025, and by 2030 the country is projected to have 1,000 nuclear weapons.
China’s Nuclear Weapons Climbed 71% Since 2020 ☢️ - Voronoi