5 Most Powerful Countries in the World Heading into 2023

4. Germany

Political-Influence Ranking: 3

Military-Strength Ranking: 9

GNI Per Capita Ranking: 16

Cultural-Influence Ranking: 6

Germany is the biggest economy in the EU, and Europe. This has led to the country becoming the most politically influential member of the EU, practically controlling the union. It is also a powerful military member of NATO. The country has a Gross National Income per Capita of $60,000 as of 2021.