Forbes has released its 2025 list of the world ’s 10 most powerful countries , with the United States leading the rankings, followed by China in second place. Israel holds the tenth spot. According to the list of Top 10 powerful countries in the world 2025 released by an american business magazine Forbes, the United States of America (USA) secured the top spot as the most powerful country in the world with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of USD 30.34 trillion. U.S. News and World Report, in partnership with BAV Group and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, ranks the world ’ s most powerful countries in its annual Best Countries rankings. Forbes 2025: The latest list of the world 's 10 most powerful countries has been released, with the US taking the top spot on Forbes' rankings. Let's see where India, China, and Pakistan are placed.
