how many countries have nuclear weapons

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Nine countries currently possess nuclear weapons. These are:

  • United States
  • Russia
  • France
  • China
  • United Kingdom
  • Pakistan
  • India
  • Israel
  • North Korea

These nine states collectively hold roughly 12,000 to 13,000 nuclear warheads, with the United States and Russia possessing the vast majority of them