5 Most Powerful Islamic Countries in the World

In this article we are going to list the 5 most powerful Islamic countries in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 15 most powerful Islamic countries in the world.

5. Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia was a desert till the discovery of massive oil reserves which resulted in the country transforming very quickly into a modern state. The country had the highest GDP growth in 2022 among all G20 countries at 8.7%, cementing its place among the most powerful Islamic countries in the world. The country’s proxy war has resulted in Saudi Arabia accelerating its spending on defense while almost 80% of its arms purchases come from the U.S.