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The Great Powers Index: 2024 Summary

Core Content Overview

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the strength, health, happiness, and future growth prospects of the 24 major countries as of July 31, 2024. It provides both current and projected data, using aggregate indices composed of multiple sub-gauges and over 150 indicators per country. These indices are designed to offer a richer understanding of a country's overall condition and are also used as KPIs to evaluate the performance of governments.

The report is divided into three parts:

• Part 1: Provides a summary of the findings for all 24 countries.
• Part 2: Highlights the most important facts and charts.
• Part 3: Offers detailed country summaries.
• Appendix: Includes more granular data on the individual indicators.

Main Indicators and Key Findings

1. Strength Gauge

• Index (0-1): Reflects a country's overall strength, including GDP, trade share, education levels, military strength, and geographic advantages.
• Top Countries:
  • United States: 0.89 (Total), 0.71 (Per Capita)
  • China: 0.80 (Total), 0.30 (Per Capita)
  • Eurozone: 0.56 (Total), 0.43 (Per Capita)
  • Germany: 0.38 (Total), 0.54 (Per Capita)
  • Japan: 0.33 (Total), 0.40 (Per Capita)
• Bottom Countries:
  • Argentina: 0.07 (Total), 0.14 (Per Capita)
  • South Africa: 0.10 (Total), 0.12 (Per Capita)
  • Brazil: 0.18 (Total), 0.14 (Per Capita)

2. Health Gauge

• Z Scores: Reflects bodily health indices, such as life expectancy, child mortality rates, and chronic disease prevalence.
• Top Countries:
  • Eurozone: 2.15 (Total), 0.88 (Per Capita)
  • Japan: 2.42 (Total), 0.56 (Per Capita)
  • France: 2.19 (Total), 0.98 (Per Capita)
  • United Kingdom: 2.29 (Total), 1.65 (Per Capita)
• Bottom Countries:
  • India: -1.41 (Total), -0.55 (Per Capita)
  • South Africa: -1.73 (Total), 0.13 (Per Capita)
  • Indonesia: -0.36 (Total), 1.58 (Per Capita)

3. Happiness Gauge

• Z Scores: Based on surveyed happiness, satisfaction with life, suicide rates, and daily enjoyment.
• Top Countries:
  • United Kingdom: 2.29 (Total), 1.65 (Per Capita)
  • France: 2.19 (Total), 0.98 (Per Capita)
  • Japan: 2.42 (Total), 0.56 (Per Capita)
• Bottom Countries:
  • India: -1.41 (Total), -0.55 (Per Capita)
  • South Africa: -1.73 (Total), 0.13 (Per Capita)
  • Indonesia: -0.36 (Total), 1.58 (Per Capita)

4. Future Real Growth Estimate

• Annualized Growth Rates: Projected economic growth over the next 10 years.
• Top Countries:
  • India: 6.3% (Total), 5.3% (Per Capita)
  • China: 4.0% (Total), 4.3% (Per Capita)
  • Saudi Arabia: 4.6% (Total), 3.0% (Per Capita)
  • Turkey: 4.0% (Total), 3.6% (Per Capita)
• Bottom Countries:
  • Eurozone: 0.2% (Total), 0.9% (Per Capita)
  • Germany: -0.5% (Total), 0.6% (Per Capita)
  • Japan: 1.2% (Total), 1.9% (Per Capita)

Key Trends and Insights

• The United States is the strongest country, but it has lower health and happiness scores.
• India has the highest projected growth rate, but it lags in health and happiness.
• United Kingdom leads in happiness, but it is not the strongest or healthiest.
• Eurozone has the best health indicators, but it is weaker in strength and growth.
• Germany has strong per capita strength, but it is weaker in total strength.
• Japan has strong health, but its economic growth is modest.
• Russia has moderate strength, but it is weak in health and happiness.
• Singapore has high per capita strength, but it is not the strongest overall.
• Australia has moderate strength and health, but it is not the strongest.
• Turkey has moderate strength, but it is not the strongest.
• Canada has moderate strength and health, but lower growth.
• Switzerland has high per capita strength and health, but lower growth.
• Brazil has low strength, but moderate health.
• Netherlands has moderate strength and health, but lower growth.
• Indonesia has low strength, but moderate health.
• Italy has moderate health, but lower strength and growth.
• Spain has moderate health, but lower strength and growth.
• South Africa has low strength and health, but moderate growth.
• Argentina has low strength, but moderate health.

Major Determinants of Power

The report includes key sub-gauges that influence the strength gauge, such as:

• Education
• Innovation and Technology
• Competitiveness
• Military
• Trade
• Economic Output
• Financial Center
• Reserve Currency Status

For each of these sub-gauges, the report provides Z scores, trends (3-year and 20-year changes), and indicator quality (Reliable or So-So). Notable observations:

• United States has strong education and innovation, but lower competitiveness.
• China has strong innovation and competitiveness, but lower education.
• Germany has strong per capita strength, but lower total strength.
• Japan has strong health, but lower economic output.
• India has strong competitiveness and growth, but lower education and health.
• Russia has moderate strength, but lower health and happiness.
• Singapore has high per capita strength, but moderate health.
• Australia has moderate strength and health, but lower growth.
• Turkey has moderate strength, but lower health and happiness.
• Canada has moderate strength and health, but lower growth.
• Switzerland has high per capita strength and health, but lower growth.
• Brazil has moderate health, but lower strength.
• Netherlands has moderate strength and health, but lower growth.
• Indonesia has moderate health, but lower strength.
• Italy has moderate health, but lower strength and growth.
• Spain has moderate health, but lower strength and growth.
• Saudi Arabia has moderate strength, but lower health and growth.
• Mexico has moderate strength, but lower health and growth.
• South Africa has low strength and health, but moderate growth.
• Argentina has low strength, but moderate health.

Wellbeing and Cycles

• Happiness Index: Reflects overall satisfaction and enjoyment.
• Health Index: Reflects bodily health.
• Three Big Cycles:
  • Economic/Financial Position
  • Debt Burden
  • Expected Growth
  • Internal Order
  • External Order

These indices are used to evaluate a country's wellbeing and its position in the global context.

Summary

This report offers a comprehensive and multidimensional view of the 24 major countries, highlighting their strength, health, happiness, and future growth prospects. It uses aggregate indices and granular indicators to provide a detailed assessment of each country's performance and potential. The data is subject to improvement and feedback, and the report is designed to help policy makers and citizens better understand the complex interplay between economic, social, and political factors.