According to the 2023 NTI Nuclear Security Index, Pakistan is ranked 19th.
Pakistan's Ranking in Nuclear Security
The NTI Nuclear Security Index assesses countries based on the security conditions of their nuclear materials, aiming to prevent them from being stolen, diverted, or sabotaged. The 2023 index shows Pakistan ranked at 19th overall.
This ranking reflects the evaluation of various security measures and commitments related to nuclear materials within the country.
The provided reference includes a snapshot of the 2023 rankings for a few countries:
| 2023 Rank | Country or Area | Change from 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Israel | +7 |
| 18 | Russian Federation | +2 |
| 19 | Pakistan | +18 |
| 20 | India | +7 |
As seen in the table, Pakistan's rank in the NTI Nuclear Security Index in 2023 was 19th. Notably, the reference indicates a significant positive change of +18 in its rank compared to 2012, suggesting an improvement in its evaluated nuclear security conditions over that period.
The NTI Nuclear Security Index is a project of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), providing a public assessment of nuclear security conditions in countries that possess nuclear materials.
