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Australia
Ranked 6 of 27 for comprehensive power, with an overall score of 31.8 out of 100.
Down 1 ranking in 2025 for comprehensive power.
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Analysis
Australia is a middle power in Asia.
Australia's score declined by 0.1 points in 2025 — a result of losses across five measures. It dropped one position to sixth, being overtaken by Russia.
Australia's best measure is defence networks, where it ranks second. Yet its relative decline in this measure has continued, losing 0.2 points to bring its score to 62.6.
Australia ranks ninth for its two weakest measures, economic capability and future resources. It has dropped one place in economic capability, being overtaken by Russia. Additionally, it experienced a score decline for both military capability and cultural influence.
Australia exerts more influence in the region than expected given its available resources, as indicated by the country's positive Power Gap score, which increased slightly in 2025.
Read more analysis in the Key Findings report. Explore further results in the Scores section.
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Bilateral Influence
Bilateral trade, current dollars (2024)
Countries that influence Australia
Globally, which countries does Australia do most of its trade with?
Countries influenced by Australia
Which countries in the region rely most on trade with Australia?
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Comprehensive power
A country’s weighted average across eight measures of power
6th −1
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