5 Most Powerful Islamic Countries in the World in 2024

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In this article we will present the 5 most powerful Islamic countries in the world in 2024. You can read our detailed discussion and a more comprehensive list by visiting the 15 Most Powerful Islamic Countries in the World in 2024.

5. Iran

Economic Strength Rank: 7

Military Strength Rank: 14

Weighted Average Rank: 9.1

Iran is one of the top 10 powerful Muslim countries in the world by military. We say this because as of 2024, the Iranian Armed Forces are the second largest in the Middle East, following the Egyptian Armed Forces, in terms of active troops. Iran’s military consists of approximately 425,000 active-duty personnel and an additional 100,000 reserve and trained personnel available for mobilization when needed, bringing the total military manpower to around 525,000.

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