Explore 131 indicators across eight thematic measures of power

Power is the capacity of a state or territory to direct or influence the behaviour of other states, non-state actors, and the course of international events. In short, the Index seeks to measure the ability of countries to shape and respond to their external environment.

The Asia Power Index scores 26 countries’ comprehensive power using a weighted average across eight thematic measures.

Select a facet of the octagon to explore the indicators contained in each of the eight measures of power.