India Achieves Major Power Status, Ranks Third in Asia Power Index 2025

Key facts

• The Asia Power Index 2025, published by the Lowy Institute in November, evaluates the resources and influence of countries to rank their relative power.
• India holds the No. 3 position in the Asia Power Index 2025, with a comprehensive power score of 40.0 points, indicating it is a “major power”.
• The United States is the leading power in Asia, followed by China, according to the index.
• The index defines power as a country’s capacity to affect the behaviour of other states and non-state actors and influence the outcomes of international affairs.
• The Asia Power Index extends beyond Asian countries to include Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
• Japan is ranked No. 4 and Russia is ranked No. 5 in the Asia Power Index 2025.