Military Strength By Country (PowerIndex)

The 2024 Global Firepower (GFP) Index ranks the military strength of 145 nations worldwide, using a refined PowerIndex (PwrIndx) score based on over 60 factors, such as military assets, economic strength, logistical capabilities, and geographical advantages. This year’s ranking demonstrates the dominance of the United States, Russia, and China, holding the top three positions with PwrIndx scores of 0.0699, 0.0702, and 0.0706, respectively. These countries lead in military strength, reflecting their advanced technology, extensive resources, and robust defense systems.

India follows closely at rank 4 with a score of 0.1023, showcasing its significant regional influence in South Asia. Meanwhile, South Korea, at rank 5 with a score of 0.1416, represents East Asia’s strategic military capabilities. The United Kingdom and Japan, ranked 6 and 7, maintain their prominent positions, supported by sophisticated technology and strong defense policies.

Further down the list, Pakistan (ranked 9, PwrIndx 0.1711) and Italy (ranked 10, PwrIndx 0.1863) highlight the diversity in military strategies and resources among global powers. This year’s index also includes significant positions for emerging and regional powers, with Brazil at 12 (PwrIndx 0.1944), Indonesia at 13 (PwrIndx 0.2251), and Egypt at 15 (PwrIndx 0.2283), each illustrating a balance between manpower, technology, and resources.

This ranking allows countries of varying sizes and development levels to compete on a level field, thanks to GFP’s unique scoring system. Smaller, technologically advanced nations like Israel (ranked 17, PwrIndx 0.2596) and Singapore (ranked 30, PwrIndx 0.4087) demonstrate the ability to leverage technology to offset their smaller physical size.

Toward the bottom of the ranking, countries with fewer resources, like Moldova at 144 (PwrIndx 4.2311) and Bhutan at 145 (PwrIndx 6.3704), underscore the challenges faced by nations with limited defense budgets and infrastructure. These scores emphasize the broad range of military capabilities worldwide, with the GFP’s scoring highlighting both strengths and growth areas for each country.

Explore this comprehensive 2024 GFP ranking to understand where each nation stands in terms of military power, the evolving dynamics of global defense, and the unique factors that contribute to each country's score. The PowerIndex allows viewers to see shifts in power, regional influences, and the impact of technology and resources on global military strength.