10 Most Powerful Countries in the World in 2023

In this article, we look at the 10 most powerful countries in the world in 2023. To dive deeper into how we reached these rankings and see the list of other powerful countries, go to the 25 Most Powerful Countries in the World in 2023.

10. India

Economic Strength Ranking: 5

Military Strength Ranking: 6

Political Influence Ranking: 28

Cultural Influence Ranking: 25

India is the world’s largest democracy, having a population of over 1.4 billion people. For a country its size, India has been an ‘underachiever’ compared to China. You can read more on that in our list of the least developed countries in Asia. But despite that, it remains a formidable economic and political force in the world. It is the fifth largest economy in the world with a GDP of over $3 trillion. Its thriving billion-dollar Bollywood film industry at home, and Indian diaspora abroad, have played a key hand in promoting India’s culture across the globe. The country is a member of groups like the G20, SCO, and BRICS, which gives it significant political leverage. India also boasts the sixth strongest military in the world.