Also see: Top 10 Most Hated Countries in the World 2016. 3: Germany. Germany is also most powerful country in the world but also largest and powerful country of Europe as this country has largest population as well economy of Europe and now become the leader of European countries after its success in financial recession of 2008-2012.
Russia and China, the next two countries perceived to be the most powerful, are among the world’s top four military spenders. In fact, the gap between the U.S. and Russia for the top spot in power narrowed from 2017 as the two countries had nearly identical scores from respondents.
Russia and China, the next two countries perceived to be the most powerful, are among the world’s top four military spenders. In fact, the gap between the U.S. and Russia for the top spot in power narrowed from 2017 as the two countries had nearly identical scores from respondents.
There was no change this year in the top five countries seen as being the most powerful. The United States, which is perceived to be the most powerful country, has the world’s largest economy and biggest military budget, spending over $600 billion on military hardware and personnel in 2016.
5. How Powerful is Russia. Russia is the world’s largest country by area and has more natural resources than any other country. Natural resources account for 30% of overall revenue. Of these, oil, natural gas, and precious metals make up the large portion.
5. How Powerful is Russia. Russia is the world’s largest country by area and has more natural resources than any other country. Natural resources account for 30% of overall revenue. Of these, oil, natural gas, and precious metals make up the large portion.
There was no change this year in the top five countries seen as being the most powerful. The United States, which is perceived to be the most powerful country, has the world’s largest economy and biggest military budget, spending over $600 billion on military hardware and personnel in 2016.
Using over 50 factors to determine a country’s Power Index, the Global Firepower 2016 list ranks the most powerful military nations in the world. The list comprises a balanced collection of 126 advanced and lesser developed nations, based on several factors like their geographical location, natural resource reliance, arsenal strength, and ...