Most Powerful Countries in The World

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Most Powerful Countries in the World
Most Powerful Countries in the World 

MOST POWERFUL COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD 2022

Recently the Global Fire Power Index has been released the list of Most Powerful Countries in the World. This list is prepared on the basis of the military power of the country. 

The Global Fire Power utilizes over 50 individual factors to determine a given nation's Power Index (PwrIndx) score with categories ranging from military might and financial to logistical capability and geography. 

Only 142 countries of the world have been included on the Global Fire Power Index. Here we will tell you about the top 10 countries in detail and will tell the power index (PwrIndx) list of all other countries. 

List of Most Powerful Countries in The World 2022:

1. United States 

The United States is ranked first out of 142 countries holding a PwrIndx rating of 0.0453. The United States retains its top spot as the undisputed military power in the world. United States of America spends more on its military budget than any other country. The US military is equipped with the most advanced tanks, aircrafts, submarines and ship. 

Global FirePower Index - 0.0453

U.S. GDP (US Dollar) - $22 trillion 

Defense Budget - $770 billion

Number of Active Personnel - 1,390,000 

Total Aircraft strength - 13,247 

Total Tanks - 6,612 

Total Submarines - 68


2. Russia 

Russia at number 2, Russia ia holding a PwrIndx rating of 0.0501. In the past two decades Russia has modernized their military. They also created new weapons platforms such as the 5th generation fighter aircrafts, air defence systems, and advanced cyber warfare capabilities. 

Global FirePower Index - 0.0501

Russia GDP (US Dollar) - $1.46 trillion 

Defense Budget - $154 billion

Number of Active Personnel - 850,000 

Total Aircraft strength - 4,173

Total Tanks - 12,420 

Total Submarines - 70 


3. China 

China at number 3 out of 142 countries. China holding a PwrIndx rating of 0.0511. China is continuously increasing its military power. China developed more powerful weapons with advanced technology. China increasing its defense budget every year. China has successfully made 5th generation fighter aircrafts, nuclear powered submarines and much more powerful weapons. 

Global FirePower Index - 0.0511

China GDP (US Dollar) - $15 trillion 

Defense Budget - $230 billion

Number of Active Personnel - 2,000,000 

Total Aircraft strength - 3,285

Total Tanks - 5,250

Total Submarines - 79


4. India 

India comes 4th in the list holding a PwrIndx rating of 0.0979. India is a nuclear power and the most powerful nation inside South Asia. India has made some progress specially in domestically made weapons. India is increasing its military power day by day. 

Global FirePower Index - 0.0979

India GDP (US Dollar) - $2.65 trillion 

Defense Budget - $49 billion

Number of Active Personnel - 1,450,000 

Total Aircraft strength - 2,182

Total Tanks - 4,614

Total Submarines - 17 


5. Japan 

Japan is ranked 5th out of 142 countries holding a PwrIndx rating of 0.1195. The country continues to look to the future and viable solution to growing regional problems, mainly the threats from North Korea. 

Global FirePower Index - 0.1195

Japan GDP (US Dollar) - $5.06 trillion 

Defense Budget - $47 billion

Number of Active Personnel - 240,000 

Total Aircraft strength - 1,449

Total Tanks - 1,004

Total Submarines - 21 

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6. South Korea 

South Korea is ranked 6th out of 142 countries holding a PwrIndx rating of 0.1261. Under the ever - present threat of its unpredictable northern neighbor, South Korea manages a large and powerful military force. 

Global FirePower Index - 0.1261

South Korea GDP (US Dollar) - $1.63 trillion 

Defense Budget - $46 billion

Number of Active Personnel - 555,000 

Total Aircraft strength - 1,595

Total Tanks - 2,624

Total Submarines - 22 


7. France 

In 2022, France takes the 7th place of the list holding a PwrIndx rating of 0.1283. France is at the same position as it was last year. 

Global FirePower Index - 0.1283

France GDP (US Dollar) - $2.63 trillion 

Defense Budget - $40 billion

Number of Active Personnel - 205,000 

Total Aircraft strength - 1,055

Total Tanks - 406

Total Submarines - 10 


8. United Kingdom 

At number 8, United Kingdom takes this position of the list holding a PwrIndx rating of 0.1382. United Kingdom is also at the same place it was last year in global FirePower Index list. 

Global FirePower Index - 0.1382

United Kingdom GDP (US Dollar) - $2.67 trillion 

Defense Budget - $68 billion

Number of Active Personnel - 194,000 

Total Aircraft strength - 693

Total Tanks - 227

Total Submarines - 10 


9. Pakistan 

Pakistan takes the 9th place of the list holding a PwrIndx rating of 0.1572. Last year Pakistan is on the 10th place in the Global Fire Power Index list. 

Global FirePower Index - 0.1572

Pakistan GDP (US Dollar) - $305 billion 

Defense Budget - $7 billion

Number of Active Personnel - 640,000 

Total Aircraft strength - 1,387

Total Tanks - 2,824

Total Submarines - 9 


10. Brazil 

Brazil takes the 10th place of the list holding a PwrIndx rating of 0.1695. Last year Brazil is on the 9th place in the Global Fire Power Index list. 

Global FirePower Index - 0.1695

Brazil GDP (US Dollar) - $1.44 trillion 

Defense Budget - $18 billion

Number of Active Personnel - 360,000 

Total Aircraft strength - 679

Total Tanks - 439

Total Submarines - 7

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