There are currently nine countries in the world that possess nuclear weapons. Here are top 5 countries with nuclear weapons:
- Russia 6257
- United States 5550
- China 350
- France 290
- United Kingdom 225
Other countries having nuclear bombs are India (156), Pakistan (165), North Korea (50), Israel (90).
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is an international treaty that aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, and promote cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. As of May 2023, there are 191 parties to the treaty, including the five nuclear-weapon states recognized by the treaty (United States, Russia, China, France, and United Kingdom).
