

Forbes 2025: Forbes has published a list of 2025 from 10 powerful countries in the world. In the latest list, the United States ranks first, followed by China second. Israel has secured tenth position. This list is based on many important parameters, but the emission of a country like India, which has a large population, the fourth largest army, and the fifth largest economy, have raised many questions and debates. However, Forbes made it clear that the list has been compiled by five major parameters for US news and rating: leadership, economic influence, political influence, strong international alliance, and the military power of every country.
Forbes said the ranking model was developed by the BAV Group, which is a unit of the global marketing communications company WPP, and researchers headed by David Rebestine, a Warton School of the University of Pennsylvania, all US News and World Combined with the report.
Where does India rank in the most powerful countries in 2025?
By February 2025, India has won the 12th position in the list of most powerful countries. This rating is determined by factors such as economic conditions, strong international alliance, and military power. In terms of Global GDP, the United States, China, Germany and Japan, India ranks 5th.
World Top 10 Powerful Countries in the World 2025
S no | Country | GDP | Population | Area |
1. | United States | .3 30.34 trillion | 34.5 crore | North America |
2. | China | .5 19.53 trillion | 141.9 crore | Asia |
3. | Russia | 2 2.2 trillion | 144.4 crore | Asia |
4. | UK | 73 3.73 trillion | 6.91 crore | Europe |
5. | Germany | 9 4.92 trillion | 8.45 crores | Europe |
6. | South Korea | 95 1.95 trillion | 5.17 crore | Asia |
7. | France | 28 3.28 trillion | 6.65 crore | Europe |
8. | Japan | 39 4.39 trillion | 12.37 crore | Asia |
9. | Saudi Arabia | 15 1.14 trillion | 3.39 crore | Asia |
10. | Israel | 50 550.91 billion | 93.8 lakhs | Asia |
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