Discover the top 30 countries ranked by military strength in 2024. Based on Global Firepower’s comprehensive analysis, see which nations lead in military power, defense budgets, and strategic capabilities worldwide.

Top 30 Countries by Military Strength in 2024: Global Power Rankings:

1. 🇺🇸 United States
2. 🇷🇺 Russia
3. 🇨🇳 China
4. 🇮🇳 India
5. 🇰🇷 South Korea
6. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7. 🇯🇵 Japan
8. 🇹🇷 Turkey
9. 🇵🇰 Pakistan
10. 🇮🇹 Italy
11. 🇫🇷 France
12. 🇧🇷 Brazil
13. 🇮🇩 Indonesia
14. 🇮🇷 Iran
15. 🇪🇬 Egypt
16. 🇦🇺 Australia
17. 🇮🇱 Israel
18. 🇺🇦 Ukraine
19. 🇩🇪 Germany
20. 🇪🇸 Spain
21. 🇵🇱 Poland
22. 🇻🇳 Vietnam
23. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
24. 🇨🇦 Canada
25. 🇲🇽 Mexico
26. 🇸🇬 Singapore
27. 🇳🇱 Netherlands
28. 🇦🇷 Argentina
29. 🇸🇪 Sweden
30. 🇹🇭 Thailand

Sources:

  • Global Firepower (GFP): This source provides comprehensive rankings of military strength based on a PowerIndex score that evaluates over 60 individual factors such as manpower, equipment, financial stability, and natural resources. This was the primary source for the global military ranking​
  • Businessday NG: This source confirmed the top 10 strongest military countries, emphasizing details about their military capabilities and strategic importance

Notes:

  • The ranking considers numerous factors like troop strength, military technology, budget allocations, and geographical advantage.
  • The United States consistently holds the top spot due to its large defense budget and advanced military technology, followed by Russia and China, which also have significant global influence and strong military capabilities.
  • The list features countries from diverse regions, reflecting both established military powers and rising ones such as Egypt and Indonesia.