Afghanistan Ranking
Afghanistan scores 50.45/100, ranked #103 of 195 countries. Nine-component breakdown of the national-power model (National Power methodology): absolute mass, strategic capability, leverage, conversion, resilience, reach, sovereignty, institutional position, trajectory.
POWER 50.45/100 #103 / 195
Momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).
Stronger than 47% of the 195 ranked countries.
Nearest neighbors
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #101 | Mali | 50.7/100 |
| #102 | Guinea | 50.5/100 |
| #103 | Afghanistan (you) | 50.5/100 |
| #104 | El Salvador | 50.4/100 |
| #105 | Zambia | 50.2/100 |
| Component | Score |
|---|---|
| Absolute mass | 58.1 |
| Strategic capability | – |
| Strategic leverage | 12.5 |
| Power conversion | 40.1 |
| Resilience | 46.9 |
| Reach | 8.0 |
| Sovereignty | 57.5 |
| Institutional position | 41.2 |
| Trajectory | 56.8 |
Model vintage: National Power methodology, latest published calculation of 2026-10-03. Indicator years are source-reported dates — a disclosed-vintage snapshot, not point-in-time data. A dash means no data: the model applies no adjustment rather than a zero.
Full analysis: why Afghanistan ranks #103
Why Afghanistan ranks #103
Afghanistan scores 50.5 out of 100 and ranks #103 among 195 countries, between Guinea above and El Salvador below. This figure is the Bureau’s single read on national power, built from nine components.
Strengths
The strongest component is Absolute mass at 58.1: public debt under 8% of GDP — room to maneuver; 87% of its electricity from low-carbon sources
Weaknesses
The weakest component is Reach at 8.0: a current-account deficit of $3 billion (18.3% of GDP) — living beyond its means; a median age of 18 — a nation of children, its workforce still in the classroom
Trajectory
Quarterly momentum reads 0. Steadiness was the quarter's defining trait: no rupture, no windfall, no surprise strong enough to move the score. The Trajectory component itself scores 56.8. On the military board the country stands at 28.7, ranked #158. Head of government: Mohammad Hasan Akhund (Acting Prime Minister).
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Afghanistan ranks #103 of 195 countries in national power, scoring 50.45/100. Its strongest component is Absolute mass at 58.1, while Reach is weakest at 8.0. The Bureau's nine-component model covers absolute mass, strategic capability, leverage, conversion, resilience, reach, sovereignty, institutional position, and trajectory.
Where does Afghanistan rank?
Afghanistan ranks #103 of 195 countries in Magna Bureau national power rankings, with a score of 50.45/100.
What is Afghanistan's military power score?
Afghanistan's military power score is 28.74/100, measuring causal military capability across 24 dimensions.