What is the difference between the Level Index and Growth Index?

The Level Index measures absolute national capability at a point in time — a country's current power position. The Growth Index measures rate of change — whether a country is gaining or losing ground relative to peers. Together they reveal both current standing and future trajectory.

What has the Global Power Index successfully predicted?

The Global Power Index has demonstrated exceptional predictive accuracy. It forecasted Russia's invasion of Ukraine before it occurred and correctly called Germany's 2024 recession. This track record has established the GPI as a trusted source for forward-looking geopolitical and economic analysis.

Global Power Index 4.0 - Comprehensive Overview

The Global Power Index (GPI) 4.0 is a proprietary quantitative framework developed by Pareto Economics that measures national capability across 194 countries. Created by Klisman Murati, the GPI uses 85+ variables to assess national power across six core dimensions: economic capacity, technological leadership, industrial capacity, financial strength, resource security, and human capital/demographics.

Dual-Index Structure

The GPI employs a dual-index structure. The Level Index measures absolute national capability at a point in time, showing a country's current power position. The Growth Index measures rate of change, indicating whether a country is gaining or losing ground relative to peers. Together, these indices reveal both current standing and future trajectory, enabling users to identify rising powers before consensus.

Key Statistics

The GPI 4.0 contains: 194 countries covered, 85+ variables tracked, 520,000+ data points, 30 years of historical data, 10 Specialised Indices, and forecasting capabilities. Data sources include the World Bank, IMF, OECD, USGS, British Geological Survey, and UN agencies.

10 Specialised Indices

The GPI includes 10 Specialised Indices that isolate specific dimensions of national capability: (1) Energy Security Index - measures energy supply resilience and transition progress; (2) Water Security Index - assesses long-term water availability and infrastructure; (3) Industrial Capacity Index - evaluates manufacturing depth and sophistication; (4) Technological Leadership Index - tracks innovation capacity and tech sovereignty; (5) Geostrategic Positioning Index - measures geographic advantages and trade connectivity; (6) Financial Resilience Index - assesses financial system stability and fiscal sustainability; (7) Critical Minerals Security Index - evaluates access to strategic minerals for energy transition; (8) Demographic Dividend Index - measures workforce potential and demographic structure; (9) Investment Attractiveness Index - assesses appeal to foreign capital; (10) Economic Complexity Index - measures productive capability sophistication.

Proven Forecasting Track Record

The Global Power Index has demonstrated exceptional predictive accuracy. It successfully forecasted Russia's invasion of Ukraine before it occurred and correctly predicted Germany's 2024 recession. The methodology is trusted by global institutions including NATO, European Commission, Shell, JP Morgan, HSBC, Vanguard, Telia, Stena Bulk, and government ministries worldwide.

Dashboard Access Tiers

The GPI Dashboard offers three access tiers: Explorer (free) provides access to top 25 countries, full historical data, and GPI Standardised Level Index; Professional unlocks all 194 countries, all Specialised Indices, Growth Index access, and rolling updates; Enterprise adds API access, custom integrations, dedicated support, and bespoke analysis.

Who Uses the GPI

The GPI serves institutional investors screening emerging markets and managing non-financial risk; corporations evaluating expansion, supply chain, and strategic decisions; government policymakers benchmarking national competitiveness and crafting evidence-based policy; journalists seeking authoritative country data; and academics conducting research on national power dynamics.

Methodology

The GPI employs a hybrid weighting approach combining expert-assigned weights with empirical validation using PCA analysis. Variables are normalised to 0-100 scales and aggregated through a three-level architecture: variables to composite indicators, composites to dimension scores, and dimensions to final GPI score. The methodology ensures transparency, stability over time, and handles correlation between variables appropriately.

Strategic Intelligence Framework

The Drivers of World Affairs. Measured.

Name: Global Power Index 4.0
Brand: Pareto Economics

The Global Power Index 4.0 quantifies national capability across 194 countries — revealing not just where nations stand today, but where they're heading. Built on 85+ variables, 30+ years of data, and first-principles methodology.

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194

Countries Measured

85+

Variables Analyzed

30+

Years of Data

Specialized Indices

520K+

Data Points

The Challenge

Strategic decisions are only as good as the intelligence behind them.

Most available intelligence fails on three fundamental counts.

Opinion over measurement

Qualitative narratives that can't be validated, compared, or tracked over time.

Snapshots without trajectory

Knowing where a country stands today tells you nothing about where it's heading.

Fragmented indicators

GDP here, infrastructure there, innovation somewhere else — no integrated view of capability.

The cost? Mispriced investments. Fragile supply chains. Strategic blind spots.

The Framework

A dual-index system for complete strategic visibility.

Every country tells two stories: where it stands and where it's heading. The GPI 4.0 captures both through a dual-index architecture.

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Standardised Level Index

Where does this country stand today?

Measures: Current capability across all dimensions

Insight: Absolute position and relative ranking

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Growth Index

Where is this country heading?

Measures: Rate of change and trajectory

Insight: Momentum, acceleration, or decline

Why Both Matter

Country X scores high on Level but negative on Growth — established capability, eroding trajectory. Country Y scores lower on Level but high on Growth — building rapidly. Same ranking, opposite strategic implications.

Derived from the GPI 4.0

10 Specialized Indices

Each index isolates a specific dimension of national capability, with both Level and Growth measurements — giving you targeted intelligence on the dynamics that matter most.

SI-1

Energy Security Index

How resilient is the nation's energy supply?

SI-2

Water Security Index

How sustainable is the water position?

SI-3

Industrial Capacity Index

How strong is the manufacturing base?

SI-4

Technological Leadership Index

How innovative and tech-capable is this nation?

SI-5

Geostrategic Positioning Index

How connected to global trade flows?

SI-6

Financial Resilience Index

How stable is the financial system?

SI-7

Critical Minerals Security Index

How strong in strategic minerals?

SI-8

Human Capital Index

How skilled and productive is the workforce?

SI-9

Investment Attractiveness Index

How appealing for capital deployment?

SI-10

Economic Self-Reliance Index

How self-sufficient is the economy?

All indices include both Standardised Level and Growth measurements in Professional and Enterprise tiers.

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Your Data Portal

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The Global Power Dashboard is your portal to the GPI 4.0 data. Explore country rankings, compare trajectories, and export insights.

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What's included

Top 25 countries by GPI ranking

Full 30+ year historical data

GPI Standardised Level Index

Compare up to 2 countries

Sample reports

Help documentation

Periodic data updates

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Professional

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Full operational capability for analysts

Everything in Explorer, plus

All 194 countries

All 10 Specialized Indices

Level + Growth measurements

Unlimited country comparisons

CSV & Excel data exports

Bespoke country reports

Watchlist & tracking

Screenshot & save to profile

Private annotations

Quarterly Trend Digest

Priority email support

Up to 3 team seats

Rolling data updates

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For individuals and small teams

Enterprise

Strategic planning intelligence for organizations

Everything in Professional, plus

Forecasting capabilities

Custom index weightings

API access for internal systems

Unlimited custom reports

What-if scenario planning

Personalized AI assistant

Real-time alerts + integrations

Team-shared annotations

Unlimited seats + SSO

Board-ready presentation exports

Quarterly analyst briefings

Dedicated account manager

Rolling data updates

Contact Sales

For institutions and governments

Feature	Explorer	Professional	Enterprise
Countries	Top 25	All 194	All 194
Time Range	30+ years	30+ years	30+ years + forecasts
Indices	GPI Level only	GPI + 10 SIs (Level + Growth)	All + custom weightings
Data Export	—	CSV, Excel	CSV, Excel, API
Reports	Samples only	Bespoke	Unlimited custom
Comparisons	2 countries	Unlimited	Unlimited + saved views
Watchlist	—	✓	Advanced + alerts
Screenshots & Save	—	✓	Full archive + sharing
Annotations	—	Private	Team-shared
Trend Digest	—	✓	Custom + briefings
Alerts	—	Email	Real-time + integrations
AI Intelligence	—	—	Personalized assistant
Scenario Planning	—	—	✓
Team Seats	1	Up to 3	Unlimited + SSO
Support	Docs	Priority email	Dedicated manager
Data Updates	Periodic	Rolling	Rolling

Built on Fundamentals

Rigorous methodology
Authoritative data
Built to withstand scrutiny

The GPI 4.0 is built on authoritative, open data sources and a documented methodology. We publish our framework architecture, data source categories, and analytical approach. Full methodological documentation — including variable specifications and weighting rationale — is available to clients and qualified institutions.

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Framework Architecture

Six dimensions of measurement, dual-index structure, and 10 Specialized Indices — each documented and defensible.

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Authoritative Sources

85+ variables drawn from the World Bank, IMF, OECD, USGS, British Geological Survey, and UN agencies.

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Hybrid Weighting

Expert-assigned weights validated against empirical analysis — combining theoretical grounding with statistical rigour.

This isn't a sentiment index or expert survey. It's measurement.

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Built For Your Decisions

Strategic intelligence for those who shape outcomes.

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For Institutional Investors

Screen markets by trajectory, not just current metrics.

Identify emerging opportunities before consensus
Assess portfolio exposure to structural forces
Match investment thesis to quantified positioning
Track watchlist countries with automated alerts

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For Corporate Strategists

De-risk expansion and supply chain decisions.

Evaluate manufacturing and operational locations
Stress-test supply chain configurations
Identify market entry opportunities
Benchmark competitors' geographic exposure

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For Policymakers

Benchmark national competitiveness with precision.

Track progress against strategic objectives
Identify capability gaps relative to competitors
Support evidence-based policy development
Communicate national positioning to stakeholders

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Beyond the Boardroom

For researchers and media.

The GPI isn't just for decision-makers in finance and government. It's a quantitative resource for anyone working to understand global power dynamics with rigour.

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For Journalists

Data-driven insights for reporting on global power dynamics.

The GPI provides quantified, source-backed data points that elevate reporting beyond narrative. Whether covering national competitiveness, economic trajectories, or strategic resource shifts, GPI data gives your analysis measurable foundations.

Request specific data points, country comparisons, or trend analysis
Access briefings and expert commentary from Pareto Economics
Attribution required when referencing GPI data in published work

Media Inquiries

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For Academics

A quantitative framework for international relations and political economy research.

The GPI offers a structured, multi-dimensional dataset spanning 194 countries and 30+ years — purpose-built for comparative research in international relations, political economy, development studies, and security studies.

Enhanced access for verified academics at qualifying institutions
All 194 countries with full historical data (Level Index)
Standard citation format provided — citation required in published work
Suitable for cross-national comparative analysis and longitudinal studies

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Global Power Index (GPI) is a quantitative framework that measures national capability across 194 countries. It synthesizes 85+ variables across economic, technological, industrial, financial, resource, and demographic dimensions into a coherent assessment of where countries stand and where they're heading.

GDP measures economic output — one dimension of national capability. The GPI measures comprehensive strategic capability across multiple dimensions, including industrial capacity, technological leadership, resource security, and financial resilience. It also includes a Growth Index that captures trajectory, not just current position.

The GPI draws from authoritative intergovernmental and institutional sources including the World Bank, IMF, OECD, and specialist agencies such as the USGS and British Geological Survey. A complete data source inventory is available to clients as part of the methodology documentation.

The Standardised Level Index measures where a country stands today — its current capability and ranking. The Growth Index measures where it's heading — the rate of change and trajectory. Both are essential: a country can rank high on Level but negative on Growth (established but eroding), or lower on Level but high on Growth (building rapidly).

The 10 Specialized Indices are derived from the GPI, isolating specific dimensions of national capability: Energy Security, Water Security, Industrial Capacity, Technological Leadership, Geostrategic Positioning, Financial Resilience, Critical Minerals Security, Human Capital, Investment Attractiveness, and Economic Self-Reliance. Each includes both Level and Growth measurements.

Yes. The Explorer tier is free and provides access to the top 25 countries, full historical data, and the GPI Standardised Level Index. Professional and Enterprise tiers unlock additional countries, all Specialized Indices, and advanced features.

The GPI is used by institutional investors screening markets, corporations evaluating expansion and supply chain decisions, and government policymakers benchmarking national competitiveness. Clients include NATO, European Commission, Shell, JP Morgan, and government ministries worldwide. We also support journalists and academics through dedicated access programmes.

Explorer users receive periodic data updates. Professional and Enterprise users benefit from rolling data updates and receive alerts when new data is published.

We publish our framework architecture, data source categories, and general analytical approach on the methodology page. Full methodological documentation — including variable specifications, weighting rationale, and composite construction — is available to clients and qualified institutions upon request.

Yes. Verified academics at qualifying institutions can apply for enhanced access to the GPI data, including all 194 countries and full historical depth on the Level Index. Academic access requires citation in any published work referencing GPI data. Apply through our Academic Access programme.

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