In 2025, the question on many minds is: Which is the most powerful country in the world? Power in global politics is not just about military strength—it includes economy, global influence, technological leadership, diplomatic ties, and more. Let’s explore the top-ranking global powers in 2025 and see where India stands in the power hierarchy.
Rank Country Power Index Total Military Personnel (est) Total Aircraft Total Tanks 1 United States 0.0744 2,127,500 13,043 4,640 2 Russia 0.0788 3,570,000 4,292 5,750 3 China 0.0788 3,170,000 3,309 6,800 4 India 0.1184 5,137,550 2,229 4,201 5 South Korea 0.1656 3,820,000 1,592 2,236 6 United Kingdom 0.1785 1,108,860 631 227 7 France 0.1878 376,000 976 215 8 Japan 0.1839 328,150 1,443 521 9 Turkiye 0.1902 883,900 1,083 2,238 10 Italy 0.2164 289,000 729 200
Military Strength of India
Category Value Percentage of Population Total Population 1,409,128,296 — Available Manpower 662,290,299 47.0% Fit-for-Service 522,786,598 37.1% Reaching Military Age Annually 23,955,181 1.7% Total Military Personnel (Estimated) 5,137,550 0.4% Active Personnel 1,455,550 0.1% Reserve Personnel 1,155,000 0.1% Paramilitary 2,527,000 0.2% Air Force Personnel 310,575 — Army Personnel 2,197,117 — Navy Personnel 142,252 — Yearly Mobilization Potential 23,652,761 1.7%
Power of Indian Air Force
Aircraft Type Total Stock Percentage of Total Ready for Service Total Aircraft 2,229 100% 1,672 Fighter Aircraft 513 23.0% 385 Attack Aircraft 130 5.8% 98 Transport Aircraft 270 12.1% 203 Trainer Aircraft 351 15.7% 263 Special-Mission Aircraft 74 3.3% 56 Tanker Fleet 6 0.3% 5 Helicopters (All Types) 899 40.3% 674 Attack Helicopters 80 3.6% 60
Power of Indian Army
Equipment Type Total Stock Ready for Service Tanks 4,201 3,151 Military Vehicles 148,594 111,446 Self-Propelled Artillery 100 75 Towed Artillery 3,975 2,981 MLRS (Rocket Artillery) 264 198
Power of Indian Navy
Asset Type Total Count / Tonnage Total Naval Assets 293 Total Tonnage 593,603 tonnes Aircraft Carriers 2 Helicopter Carriers 0 Destroyers 13 Frigates 14 Corvettes 18 Submarines 18 Patrol Vessels 135 Mine Warfare Ships 0
