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.