Brunei Ranking
Brunei scores 32.69/100, ranked #152 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 32.69/100 #152 / 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 22% of the 195 ranked countries.
Nearest neighbors
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #150 | Moldova | 34.1/100 |
| #151 | Botswana | 33.2/100 |
| #152 | Brunei (you) | 32.7/100 |
| #153 | Montenegro | 32.4/100 |
| #154 | Bhutan | 32.0/100 |
| Component | Score |
|---|---|
| Absolute mass | 43.3 |
| Strategic capability | – |
| Strategic leverage | 30.5 |
| Power conversion | 68.7 |
| Resilience | 53.5 |
| Reach | 8.0 |
| Sovereignty | 57.5 |
| Institutional position | 44.0 |
| Trajectory | 35.5 |
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 Brunei ranks #152
Why Brunei ranks #152
Brunei scores 32.7 out of 100 and ranks #152 among 195 countries, between Botswana above and Montenegro below. This figure is the Bureau’s single read on national power, built from nine components.
Strengths
The strongest component is Power conversion at 68.7: public debt under 3% of GDP — room to maneuver; inflation tamed at 0.4%
Weaknesses
The weakest component is Reach at 8.0.
Trajectory
Quarterly momentum reads 0. No single event defined Jul–Sep 2026. The country's position is the product of long-cycle forces — geography, trade, neighbours — all of which held steady. The Trajectory component itself scores 35.5. On the military board the country stands at 29.0, ranked #152. Head of government: Hassanal Bolkiah (Sultan).
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Brunei ranks #152 of 195 countries in national power, scoring 32.69/100. Its strongest component is Power conversion at 68.7, 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 Brunei rank?
Brunei ranks #152 of 195 countries in Magna Bureau national power rankings, with a score of 32.69/100.
What is Brunei's military power score?
Brunei's military power score is 29.0/100, measuring causal military capability across 24 dimensions.