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Forbes has released its list of most powerful nations of 2025. The rankings are based on the parameters of leadership, economic influence, political power, international alliance and military strength. Transitioning to a multipolar world, nations like the USA, China and Russia have still topped the chart. Despite the robust economy, powerful militia and influential international ties, India did not make it to the top 10. While it stands at number 12, India is among the top 5 in terms of global GDP.
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The pioneer among the list, the United States of America, the biggest economy of the world has topped the charts. (Image source: Pexels)
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With the advantage of export relations and low-wage workers, China has the second-largest population and came in second with just the USA above it. (Image source: Freepik)
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The energy superpower, Russia has the largest natural gas reserves in the world. , occupies the third place. (Image source: Pexels)
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United Kingdom, the land of the monarchy and the second most powerful superpower held the fourth spot. (Image source: Pexels)
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Highest ranked among the G7 countries with a strong resource for heavy industries, Germany took rank five. (Image source: Pexels)
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With booming tourism and technological advancements, South Korea came in sixth according to Forbes. (Image source: Pexels)
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A developed country with one of the highest per capita income, France, an integral part of the European Union. (Image source: Pexels)
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Standing for powerful military strength, Japan has held the eight spot in the list. (Image source: Pexels)
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A middle power with world’s second largest oil reserves, Saudi Arabia. (Image source: Pexels)
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With its strength in nuclear power capacity and modern military techniques, Israel was ranked the last at number 10. (Image source: Pexels)
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