5 Most Powerful Countries Ruling the World in 2050

3. India

Projected GDP (PPP) in 2050: $44.13 trillion

Forecasted Defense Expenditure in 2050: $138.63 billion

Technological Capabilities Rank: 40

Score: 0.864

India is forecasted to surpass the United States to become the second largest economy in the world in 2050 in terms of PPP. The increase in the country’s economic output is likely to further boost its defense spending, which is already pretty high as Delhi spent an estimated $81 billion on military expenditure in 2022. India has been actively expanding its sphere of influence in the Asian continent, and is the most influential country in South Asia.