Specialised Indices

Ten lenses on
national power.

The Global Power Index captures overall national capability. The Specialised Indices go deeper — measuring specific dimensions that matter for particular strategic questions, from energy security to demographic trajectory.

10
Specialised Indices
194
Countries Covered
30+
Years of Data
2
Scores per Index
Understanding the Data

Level and Growth:
two dimensions of power.

Each Specialised Index provides two complementary scores. Together, they reveal not just where a country stands, but where it's heading.

Level

Absolute position — where a country stands today relative to others. High Level indicates established strength in this dimension.

Growth

Trajectory — how rapidly a country's position is changing. High Growth indicates momentum, whether from a high or low base.

Level Index

Where does each country rank today?

1
Country A
2
Country B
3
Country C
4
Country D
Growth Index

How is each country's trajectory changing?

2015 2025
Country A (slowing)
Country B (accelerating)
System Dynamics

Interconnected by design.

National power is not compartmentalised. Energy security enables industrial capacity. Technological leadership depends on human capital. Financial resilience attracts investment. The Specialised Indices measure distinct dimensions, but those dimensions influence each other — strength in one area often supports or depends on strength in others.

Energy Security Industrial Capacity Technological Leadership Critical Minerals Financial Resilience Investment Attractiveness Demographics Water Security Geostrategic Position Economic Complexity
The 10 Indices

Explore each dimension.

Each index measures a specific aspect of national capability, with Level and Growth scores for 194 countries.

SI-01

Energy Security Index

Measures a nation's ability to secure reliable, diverse, and sustainable energy supply while maintaining strategic autonomy.

Level indicates
Current energy self-sufficiency and infrastructure
Growth indicates
Energy transition progress and capacity expansion
SI-02

Water Security Index

Measures long-term water availability, infrastructure quality, and governance capacity to manage water resources sustainably.

Level indicates
Current freshwater access and infrastructure coverage
Growth indicates
Infrastructure investment and stress trajectory
SI-03

Industrial Capacity Index

Measures manufacturing depth, technological sophistication, and ability to produce goods domestically across value chains.

Level indicates
Manufacturing scale and value-added output
Growth indicates
Industrial expansion and upgrading pace
SI-04

Technological Leadership Index

Measures capacity to innovate, develop frontier technologies, and maintain technological sovereignty across critical domains.

Level indicates
R&D output, patents, and tech infrastructure
Growth indicates
Innovation acceleration and talent pipeline
SI-05

Geostrategic Positioning Index

Measures geographic advantages, trade connectivity, and strategic position in global commerce flows and supply chains.

Level indicates
Trade infrastructure and network centrality
Growth indicates
Connectivity expansion and trade agreement gains
SI-06

Financial Resilience Index

Measures financial system stability, fiscal sustainability, and capacity to withstand economic shocks and external pressures.

Level indicates
Banking stability and fiscal health
Growth indicates
Debt trajectory and reserve accumulation
SI-07

Critical Minerals Security Index

Measures access to and control over critical minerals essential for advanced manufacturing, energy transition, and defence.

Level indicates
Production and processing capacity
Growth indicates
New discoveries and refining expansion
SI-08

Demographic Dividend Index

Measures demographic structure, workforce potential, and long-term human capital trajectory including talent flows.

Level indicates
Working-age population and skills base
Growth indicates
Population trajectory and talent attraction
SI-09

Investment Attractiveness Index

Measures appeal to foreign capital based on market depth, deal flow, financial infrastructure, and capital market development.

Level indicates
Market depth and capital flow volume
Growth indicates
Deal flow momentum and market opening
SI-10

Economic Complexity Index

Measures sophistication and diversity of productive capabilities, beyond simple GDP — capturing know-how embedded in the economy.

Level indicates
Export sophistication and industrial diversity
Growth indicates
Capability accumulation and upgrading

Explore the data.

Access all 10 Specialised Indices with Level and Growth scores for 194 countries. Compare nations, track trajectories, and identify opportunities.