India secures 4th rank among Most Powerful countries in 2023

RNS: In a recent unveiling of global rankings, CEOWORLD Magazine has positioned the United States, China, and Russia as the top three most powerful nations for the year 2023. Following closely behind these leading players is India, holding the fourth spot in the list, trailed by the United Kingdom and Japan.

This authoritative ranking, annually compiled by CEOWORLD Magazine, has gained recognition for its comprehensive evaluation of nations across a spectrum of categories. From the world’s wealthiest individuals to prestigious universities, influential corporations, and visionary CEOs, the rankings have guided individuals in making pivotal life decisions.

France and Germany secured their positions in the upper echelons of the ranking, with South Korea, Italy, and Turkey solidifying their presence within the top ten. Conversely, the bottom tier of the ranking comprises Liberia, Somalia, Benin, Bhutan, and Moldova.

Ranked fourth globally, India commands significant power on the world stage due to its vast population, continuous economic growth, and formidable military prowess. The nation’s economy is experiencing rapid expansion, while its military strength ranks third worldwide in size. Beyond these factors, India assumes a pivotal role in international affairs, playing a substantial part in numerous international organizations and diplomatic initiatives.

Notably, the criteria employed by CEOWORLD Magazine to determine the power dynamics of each country involve seven pivotal characteristics: political stability, economic influence, defense budget, armament capability, global alliances, soft power, and military strength. This meticulous research, unveiled in 2023, underscores the significance of these traits in establishing a nation’s ability to shape global economic policies and exert an influential presence on the world stage.

Although discussions surrounding a nation’s power often gravitate toward political finesse or robust military capacities, the findings highlight that the distinctive features encompassed within these seven characteristics differentiate one nation from another. CEOWORLD Magazine’s insights offer a comprehensive view of the power structures shaping our modern era as the world grapples with intricate geopolitical dynamics.

Rank	Country	Power and Influence Score
1	United States	95.36
2	China	94.86
3	Russia	94.81
4	India	94.76
5	United Kingdom	94.56
6	Japan	94.31
7	South Korea	94.18
8	France	93.55
9	Italy	93.3
10	Turkey	93.3
11	Brazil	92.56
12	Egypt	92.55
13	Indonesia	92.48
14	Saudi Arabia	92.31
15	Israel	92.22
16	Australia	92.18
17	Iran	91.88
18	Poland	90.92
19	Spain	90.91
20	Taiwan	90.83
21	Pakistan	90.7
22	Germany	90.4
23	United Arab Emirates	89.83
24	Vietnam	89.73
25	Thailand	89.64
26	Algeria	89.4
27	Canada	89.18
28	Argentina	89.18
29	Greece	89.11
30	Singapore	89.04
31	Mexico	88.82
32	Philippines	88.71
33	South Africa	88.61
34	North Korea	87.83
35	Norway	87.47
36	Nigeria	87.03
37	Sweden	86.74
38	Myanmar	86.12
39	Netherlands	85.98
40	Bangladesh	85.79
41	Portugal	85.24
42	Malaysia	85.05
43	Colombia	84.83
44	Switzerland	84.05
45	Iraq	83.9
46	Chile	83.43
47	Romania	83.4
48	Czech Republic	83.34
49	Ethiopia	83.21
50	Denmark	82.92

Rank	Country	Power and Influence Score
51	Finland	82.79
52	Venezuela	82.78
53	Peru	82.4
54	Hungary	82.02
55	Angola	82.02
56	Azerbaijan	81.88
57	Serbia	81.79
58	Bulgaria	81.78
59	Belarus	81.65
60	Morocco	81.41
61	Uzbekistan	80.90
62	Kazakhstan	80.89
63	Syria	80.7
64	Qatar	80.64
65	Cuba	80.29
66	Slovakia	79.45
67	Belgium	79.28
68	Croatia	78.81
69	Ecuador	78.5
70	Sri Lanka	78.28
71	Democratic Republic of the Congo	77.86
72	Tunisia	77.81
73	Yemen	77.52
74	Ukraine	77.47
75	Sudan	77.19
76	Bolivia	77.17
77	Kuwait	75.44
78	Bahrain	75.38
79	Libya	75.31
80	Jordan	74.98
81	Turkmenistan	74.98
82	Uganda	74.88
83	Austria	74.68
84	Georgia	73.89
85	Slovenia	73.45
86	Kenya	72.36
87	Paraguay	71.76
88	Zambia	70.77
89	Ireland	70.59
90	Albania	70.17
91	Honduras	69.43
92	Lithuania	69.04
93	Armenia	68.77
94	Latvia	68.67
95	Uruguay	68.54
96	Chad	68.5
97	Zimbabwe	68.47
98	Mongolia	68.09
99	Oman	67.95
100	New Zealand	67.94

Rank	Country	Power and Influence Score
101	Guatemala	67.55
102	Estonia	67.52
103	Ivory Coast	67.47
104	Cambodia	67.17
105	Kyrgyzstan	66.83
106	Ghana	66.52
107	Mali	66.28
108	Lebanon	66.03
109	Mozambique	65.93
110	Tanzania	65.90
111	Eritrea	65.70
112	Afghanistan	65.25
113	Laos	65.09
114	South Sudan	64.83
115	Nicaragua	64.55
116	Dominican Republic	64.29
117	Niger	64.23
118	Tajikistan	64.20
119	Burkina Faso	64.05
120	Republic of the Congo	63.29
121	Namibia	63.14
122	Botswana	62.93
123	Senegal	62.56
124	Luxembourg	62.51
125	El Salvador	62.2
126	Montenegro	62.1
127	Nepal	61.91
128	Madagascar	61.78
129	Gabon	61.71
130	Mauritania	61.62
131	Bosnia and Herzegovina	61.27
132	Kosovo	60.63
133	Panama	60.59
134	Central African Republic	60.39
135	Iceland	60.38
136	Sierra Leone	60.21
137	Suriname	60.06
138	Liberia	59.74
139	Somalia	59.61
140	Benin	59.43
141	Bhutan	59.34
142	Moldova	59.23