Bhutan Ranking
Bhutan scores 31.99/100, ranked #154 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 31.99/100 #154 / 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 21% of the 195 ranked countries.
Nearest neighbors
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #152 | Brunei | 32.7/100 |
| #153 | Montenegro | 32.4/100 |
| #154 | Bhutan (you) | 32.0/100 |
| #155 | Bahamas | 31.9/100 |
| #156 | Malta | 30.7/100 |
| Component | Score |
|---|---|
| Absolute mass | 42.6 |
| Strategic capability | – |
| Strategic leverage | 12.5 |
| Power conversion | 68.5 |
| Resilience | 50.3 |
| Reach | 8.0 |
| Sovereignty | 57.5 |
| Institutional position | 42.7 |
| Trajectory | 57.9 |
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 Bhutan ranks #154
Why Bhutan ranks #154
Bhutan scores 32.0 out of 100 and ranks #154 among 195 countries, between Montenegro above and Bahamas below. This figure is the Bureau’s single read on national power, built from nine components.
Strengths
The strongest component is Power conversion at 68.5: 100% of its electricity from low-carbon sources; inflation tamed at 2.8%
Weaknesses
The weakest component is Reach at 8.0: a current-account deficit of $1 billion (22.2% of GDP) — living beyond its means; public debt above 111% of GDP — the budget's ball and chain
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 57.9. On the military board the country stands at 38.0, ranked #72. Head of government: Tshering Tobgay (Prime Minister).
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Bhutan ranks #154 of 195 countries in national power, scoring 31.99/100. Its strongest component is Power conversion at 68.5, 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 Bhutan rank?
Bhutan ranks #154 of 195 countries in Magna Bureau national power rankings, with a score of 31.99/100.
What is Bhutan's military power score?
Bhutan's military power score is 37.97/100, measuring causal military capability across 24 dimensions.