By Sakshi Sah
Published Mar 21, 2025

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The world's 10 most powerful countries

US News and World Report ranks the world’s 10 most powerful countries in 2025.

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The United States takes the top spot, with a GDP of $30.34 trillion and a population of 34.5 crore.

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China ranks second, boasting a GDP of $19.53 trillion and a population of 141.9 crore.

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With a GDP of $2.2 trillion and a population of 14.44 crore, Russia comes in at number three.

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The United Kingdom secures the fourth position, with a GDP of $3.73 trillion and a population of 6.91 crore.

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Germany follows closely behind, ranking fifth with a GDP of $4.92 trillion and a population of 8.45 crore.

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South Korea stands at number six, with a GDP of $1.95 trillion and a population of 5.17 crore.

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France holds the seventh spot, having a GDP of $3.28 trillion and a population of 6.65 crore.

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Japan, with a GDP of $4.39 trillion and a population of 12.37 crore, is ranked eighth.

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Saudi Arabia ranks ninth with a GDP of $1.14 trillion and a population of 3.39 crore.

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Israel rounds off the list at number ten with a GDP of $550.91 billion and a population of 93.8 lakh.

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