5 Most Powerful Countries Ruling the World in 2050

In this article, we look at the five most powerful countries ruling the world in 2050. You can read about the changing global power dynamics by heading over to the 20 Most Powerful Countries Ruling the World in 2050.

5. Germany

Projected GDP (PPP) in 2050: $6.14 trillion

Forecasted Defense Expenditure in 2050: $64.87 billion

Technological Capabilities Rank: 8

Score: 0.819

We begin our list with Germany, which is projected to be the ninth largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity, with an estimated GDP (PPP) of over $6 trillion in 2050. The country spent over $55 billion on defense in 2022, and that figure is likely to see a steady increase over the coming decades on the back of a strong economy. Germany also currently ranks as the eighth most technologically advanced country in the world.