5 Most Powerful Countries in the World

1. United States of America

There can be no doubt that the United States of America tops the list of the 5 most powerful militaries in the world in 2020. The country has 20 aircraft carriers, more than the rest of the world combined, also topping the lists of most armored vehicles, most fighter jets and most attack helicopters. The US spends a significant portion of its budget on its military and even now, there is no other country which can really threaten America’s military might. Its military spending has had a steady increase of 7% over the last decade.

See also 7 most powerful navies in the world and top 15 countries that get the most foreign aid from the US (soft power is as important as military might).