Despite significant reductions since the Cold War, nine countries collectively maintain over 12,000 nuclear warheads.
Post-Cold War Inventory
Russia and the United States account for approximately 90% of all nuclear warheads worldwide. While Russia has a larger total inventory, the U.S. deploys more warheads on intercontinental missiles and heavy bomber bases.Of the 12,121 nuclear warheads globally, about 9,585 remain in active military stockpiles, with the rest retired but largely intact. Read more..