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Forbes has released its list of the 10 most powerful countries in the world for 2025, based on a ranking compiled by US News.
The countries were evaluated based on five factors: leadership, economic influence, political power, strong international alliances, and military strength.
India is notably missing from the list, despite its notable assets, including being the world’s most populous country, the fifth-largest economy, and having the fourth-largest military.
India’s exclusion has raised eyebrows, sparking debates among analysts and political experts about the criteria used to determine global power.
The absence of India has led to discussions on the shifting global power dynamics.
| S.NO | COUNTRY | GDP | POPULATION | REGION |
| 1 | United States | $30.34 trillion | 34.5 crore | North America |
| 2 | China | $19.53 trillion | 141.9 crore | Asia |
| 3 | Russia | $2.2 trillion | 144.4 crore | Asia |
| 4 | United Kingdom | $3.73 trillion | 6.91 crore | Europe |
| 5 | Germany | $4.92 trillion | 8.45 crore | Europe |
| 6 | South Korea | $1.95 trillion | 5.17 crore | Asia |
| 7 | France | $3.28 trillion | 6.65 crore | Europe |
| 8 | Japan | $4.39 trillion | 12.37 crore | Asia |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | $1.14 trillion | 3.39 crore | Asia |
| 10 | Israel | $550.91 billion | 93.8 lakh | Asia |
Political observers are now questioning whether new factors are playing a larger role in shaping international influence.
