Analytics 06.03.2026 07:07 189 views

Soft Power Index of Different Countries in the World

Yet another peculiar wonder-index, but why not! It is based on a country's recognizability, reputation, and level of influence on other countries.

Soft Power Index of Different Countries in the World

The undisputed leader here is the USA, scoring 74.9 points! Following are China (73.5), Japan (70.6), the UK, Germany, and France. Interestingly, the UAE made it to the top ten with a score of 59.4 points.

For comparison, we have 58.7 points - ranking 14th globally, between the Netherlands and Sweden.

The least influential countries in the world are various island micro-states: Kiribati, Nauru, Vanuatu, etc.

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