Capabilities

Every capability the index rates, ordered by the mean of all 197 national scores. A capability score is one integer out of 20; the mean, the range and the middle half describe how those 197 integers are spread. The “Capabilities” column is 1 throughout — a capability is the leaf of the framework.
Capabilities
288
rated across 197 nations
Highest mean
11.6
Legal Identity & Civil Registration
Lowest mean
0.7
Stockpile Stewardship & Sustainment
Built
2026-09-19
candidate ratings, not adopted ratings
#CapabilitiesCapability groupCapabilitiesWorld meanBandRangeMiddle halfLeader
1Legal Identity & Civil RegistrationGovernment Effectiveness & Public Administration111.6Transitional2.0–19.08.0–15.0🇪🇪 Estonia
2Universal SchoolingFoundational Education111.0Transitional0.0–18.07.0–14.0🇨🇦 Canada, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇯🇵 Japan
3Child Health & NutritionEarly Childhood Development110.9Transitional0.0–19.07.0–14.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇯🇵 Japan
4Mobile & Wireless NetworksCommunications & Digital Infrastructure110.7Transitional1.0–20.07.0–14.0🇰🇷 South Korea
5Government & Public AdministrationSocial Infrastructure110.4Transitional3.0–19.07.0–13.0🇸🇬 Singapore
6Transmission & DistributionEnergy Infrastructure110.1Transitional2.0–19.07.0–13.0🇨🇳 China
7Financial Inclusion & Household AccessFinancial System Depth & Access110.1Transitional1.0–18.07.0–14.0🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇸🇪 Sweden
8Water Supply & TreatmentWater, Sanitation & Waste Infrastructure110.1Transitional3.0–19.07.0–14.0🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇸🇬 Singapore
9Statistical & Data CapabilityGovernment Effectiveness & Public Administration110.1Transitional2.0–18.07.0–13.0🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇰 Denmark
10Physical Health & LongevityPopulation Health110.0Transitional2.0–19.07.0–13.0🇯🇵 Japan, 🇸🇬 Singapore
11Payments & Settlement SystemsFinancial Infrastructure110.0Transitional1.0–19.06.0–14.0🇨🇳 China, 🇸🇬 Singapore
12Education & Skills InfrastructureSocial Infrastructure19.9Transitional3.0–18.07.0–13.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan
13Subsea Cables & International GatewaysCommunications & Digital Infrastructure19.9Transitional1.0–19.06.0–13.0🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇺🇸 United States
14Electoral Management & IntegrityPolitical Institutions & Civic Participation19.8Transitional0.0–18.06.0–13.0🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇰 Denmark
15Service Delivery & CoverageHealth System Capability19.8Transitional2.0–18.06.0–13.0🇯🇵 Japan, 🇸🇬 Singapore
16Spectrum & BroadcastingCommunications & Digital Infrastructure19.8Transitional3.0–18.07.0–13.0🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇺🇸 United States
17Early Learning & School ReadinessEarly Childhood Development19.8Transitional0.0–19.06.0–13.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇸🇪 Sweden
18Inclusive ReachFoundational Education19.7Transitional0.0–17.07.0–12.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇳🇴 Norway
19Core & Backbone NetworksCommunications & Digital Infrastructure19.7Transitional2.0–19.06.0–13.0🇰🇷 South Korea
20Health InfrastructureSocial Infrastructure19.7Transitional2.0–18.06.0–13.0🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan
21Teaching WorkforceFoundational Education19.6Transitional1.0–19.07.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore
22Tertiary Access & ParticipationAdvanced Education19.6Transitional1.0–18.06.0–13.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇰🇷 South Korea
23Public Health FunctionsHealth System Capability19.6Transitional1.0–18.06.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
24Market Access & Agreements NetworkTrade Policy & Market Access19.5Transitional0.0–19.06.0–13.0🇸🇬 Singapore
25Foundational LearningFoundational Education19.5Transitional0.0–19.06.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore
26Centre of Government & Policy CoordinationGovernment Effectiveness & Public Administration19.5Transitional2.0–19.06.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore
27System Control & DispatchEnergy Infrastructure19.5Transitional1.0–19.05.0–13.0🇺🇸 United States
28Air InfrastructureTransport Infrastructure19.5Transitional0.0–20.06.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
29Postal & ParcelTransport Infrastructure19.4Transitional2.0–18.06.0–12.0🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
30Roads & BridgesTransport Infrastructure19.4Transitional1.0–19.06.0–12.0🇨🇳 China
31Currency & ReservesFinancial Infrastructure19.4Transitional2.0–19.06.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
32Policing & Law EnforcementInternal Security & Order19.4Transitional2.0–19.06.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore
33Customs & Border ManagementTrade Facilitation & Logistics19.4Transitional0.0–20.06.0–13.0🇸🇬 Singapore
34Digital Government & Service DeliveryGovernment Effectiveness & Public Administration19.4Transitional1.0–20.05.0–13.0🇸🇬 Singapore
35Social Protection & Household ResilienceNational Resilience & Crisis Management19.4Transitional2.0–18.06.0–13.0🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇩🇪 Germany
36Revenue Mobilisation & Tax AdministrationFiscal Capacity & Public Finance19.3Transitional1.0–18.06.0–13.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇸🇪 Sweden
37Public Expenditure & Budget ManagementFiscal Capacity & Public Finance19.3Transitional2.0–18.06.0–12.0🇦🇺 Australia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇳🇴 Norway
38Civil Service & Public WorkforceGovernment Effectiveness & Public Administration19.3Transitional2.0–19.06.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore
39Tourism & Visitor EconomyDigital & Services Trade19.2Transitional1.0–19.05.0–13.0🇫🇷 France, 🇪🇸 Spain
40Hydrometeorology & Early WarningSocial Infrastructure19.2Transitional0.0–20.06.0–12.0🇯🇵 Japan, 🇺🇸 United States
41Public Health & LaboratoriesSocial Infrastructure19.1Transitional1.0–19.06.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
42Air Navigation & Traffic ManagementTransport Infrastructure19.1Transitional0.0–20.06.0–13.0🇺🇸 United States
43Justice & CorrectionsSocial Infrastructure19.1Transitional2.0–17.06.0–12.0🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇰 Denmark
44Emergency Services & Civil ProtectionSocial Infrastructure19.1Transitional2.0–18.05.0–12.0🇫🇷 France, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇸🇬 Singapore
45Independent Oversight & Supreme AuditTransparency, Oversight & Accountability19.1Transitional1.0–18.06.0–12.0🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇰 Denmark
46Nutrition & Preventive HealthPopulation Health19.1Transitional1.0–18.06.0–12.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇸🇪 Sweden
47Cultural, Community & Recreational InfrastructureSocial Infrastructure19.1Transitional2.0–18.06.0–12.0🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
48Diplomatic Network & Consular ReachDiplomatic Statecraft & Global Networks19.1Transitional3.0–20.06.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
49Banks, Insurers & Systemic InstitutionsFinancial Infrastructure19.1Transitional2.0–19.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
50Prudential Regulation & SupervisionFinancial Regulation & Integrity19.0Transitional1.0–19.06.0–13.0🇸🇬 Singapore
51Banking System CapacityFinancial System Depth & Access19.0Transitional1.0–19.05.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇺🇸 United States
52Civil Protection & Emergency ManagementNational Resilience & Crisis Management18.9Foundational2.0–18.06.0–12.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇯🇵 Japan
53Crisis Leadership & CoordinationNational Resilience & Crisis Management18.9Foundational2.0–18.06.0–12.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇸🇬 Singapore
54Services EconomyIndustrial & Sectoral Base18.9Foundational1.0–20.05.0–13.0🇺🇸 United States
55Fundamental Rights ProtectionJustice System & Fundamental Rights18.9Foundational0.0–18.05.0–12.0🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇮🇸 Iceland
56Health & Care WorkforceHealth System Capability18.9Foundational1.0–17.05.0–12.0🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇰 Denmark
57Criminal Justice & CorrectionsInternal Security & Order18.8Foundational2.0–18.06.0–12.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇳🇴 Norway
58Livestock & VeterinaryAgriculture & Food Infrastructure18.8Foundational0.0–18.06.0–12.0🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇿 New Zealand
59National Risk Assessment & Early WarningNational Resilience & Crisis Management18.8Foundational1.0–18.05.0–12.0🇯🇵 Japan, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States
60Judicial Independence & Court CapabilityJustice System & Fundamental Rights18.8Foundational2.0–17.06.0–11.0🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇰 Denmark
61Payment & Market Infrastructure OversightFinancial Regulation & Integrity18.7Foundational1.0–20.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
62Digital Economy AdoptionTechnology Adoption & Diffusion18.7Foundational1.0–19.05.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇺🇸 United States
63Exchange Rate & External Account ManagementMonetary & Currency Capability18.7Foundational1.0–20.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
64Medical Supply & StockpilesSocial Infrastructure18.7Foundational1.0–18.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
65Data ResourcesCommunications & Digital Infrastructure18.7Foundational2.0–19.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
66Official Reserves ManagementSovereign Capital & External Financial Power18.7Foundational1.0–20.05.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore
67Legislature & Deliberative InstitutionsPolitical Institutions & Civic Participation18.7Foundational1.0–18.06.0–12.0🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States
68Dams, Reservoirs & Flood DefenceWater, Sanitation & Waste Infrastructure18.7Foundational1.0–19.05.0–12.0🇳🇱 Netherlands
69Logistics, Multimodal & Border InfrastructureTransport Infrastructure18.7Foundational0.0–20.05.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore
70Heritage & Cultural InstitutionsCulture, Language & Education Diplomacy18.6Foundational2.0–19.05.0–11.0🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy
71Regulatory Delivery & Independent RegulatorsRegulatory Governance & Strategic Controls18.6Foundational1.0–18.05.0–11.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇸🇪 Sweden
72Wastewater & SanitationWater, Sanitation & Waste Infrastructure18.6Foundational1.0–20.05.0–13.0🇸🇬 Singapore
73Citizen Participation & Civic SpacePolitical Institutions & Civic Participation18.6Foundational0.0–18.05.0–11.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
74Thermal GenerationEnergy Infrastructure18.6Foundational0.0–19.05.0–12.0🇨🇳 China
75Occupational Skills & CertificationTechnical & Vocational Skills18.5Foundational0.0–19.05.0–11.0🇩🇪 Germany, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
76Capital Account & Flow ManagementSovereign Capital & External Financial Power18.5Foundational1.0–19.05.0–13.0🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States
77Currency Issuance & Digital MoneyMonetary & Currency Capability18.5Foundational1.0–18.05.0–12.0🇨🇳 China, 🇸🇬 Singapore
78Employment & Labour Force ParticipationLabour & Employment18.5Foundational0.0–17.06.0–11.0🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
79Monetary Policy & Price StabilityMonetary & Currency Capability18.5Foundational1.0–19.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
80Investment Attraction & FacilitationInvestment Attraction & Projection18.5Foundational0.0–20.05.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore
81Agrifood & Primary ProductionIndustrial & Sectoral Base18.5Foundational0.0–19.05.0–12.0🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇺🇸 United States
82Public Investment ManagementFiscal Capacity & Public Finance18.4Foundational1.0–18.05.0–11.0🇸🇬 Singapore
83Housing, Community & Social ServicesSocial Infrastructure18.4Foundational1.0–19.05.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore
84Graduate Formation & EmployabilityAdvanced Education18.4Foundational1.0–18.05.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
85Trade Policy & Negotiation CapabilityTrade Policy & Market Access18.4Foundational1.0–19.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
86Alliance & Treaty NetworksAlliances & Security Cooperation18.4Foundational1.0–20.05.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
87Independent Media & Journalist SafetyTransparency, Oversight & Accountability18.4Foundational0.0–19.05.0–11.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇳🇴 Norway
88Storage, Cold Chain & MarketsAgriculture & Food Infrastructure18.4Foundational0.0–18.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
89Standards, Conformity & Quality InfrastructureTrade Policy & Market Access18.4Foundational0.0–20.04.0–12.0🇩🇪 Germany
90Regional Integration & Hub AnchoringGlobal Value Chain Position18.4Foundational0.0–19.05.0–11.0🇸🇬 Singapore
91Access to Justice & Legal ServicesJustice System & Fundamental Rights18.4Foundational2.0–17.05.0–11.0🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
92Solid Waste & RecyclingWater, Sanitation & Waste Infrastructure18.3Foundational1.0–19.05.0–11.0🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
93Recovery, Continuity & AdaptationNational Resilience & Crisis Management18.3Foundational1.0–18.05.0–11.0🇯🇵 Japan, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇸🇬 Singapore
94External Liquidity & Financial Safety NetsFinancial Stability & Crisis Management18.3Foundational1.0–20.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
95Organised Crime & Illicit Economy ResponseInternal Security & Order18.3Foundational1.0–18.05.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
96Territorial & Paramilitary ForcesForce Generation & Mobilisation18.3Foundational1.0–18.05.0–12.0🇫🇷 France, 🇺🇸 United States
97Value Chain Participation & IntegrationGlobal Value Chain Position18.3Foundational0.0–19.05.0–12.0🇨🇳 China, 🇸🇬 Singapore
98Entrepreneurship & Firm CreationBusiness Dynamism & Entrepreneurship18.2Foundational0.0–19.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
99Sovereign Debt & Treasury ManagementFiscal Capacity & Public Finance18.2Foundational0.0–19.05.0–12.0🇩🇪 Germany, 🇺🇸 United States
100Standing Force Generation & TrainingForce Generation & Mobilisation18.2Foundational0.0–20.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
101Crisis Management, Resolution & Deposit InsuranceFinancial Stability & Crisis Management18.2Foundational1.0–19.04.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
102Storage & Fuel SupplyEnergy Infrastructure18.1Foundational0.0–19.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
103Multilateral Leadership & Norm SettingDiplomatic Statecraft & Global Networks18.1Foundational1.0–19.05.0–11.0🇫🇷 France, 🇺🇸 United States
104Foundational Digital SkillsDigital & AI Competence18.0Foundational1.0–18.04.0–11.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇸🇬 Singapore
105Public Sector Ethics & Integrity SystemsPublic Integrity & Anti-Corruption18.0Foundational1.0–18.05.0–11.0🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇸🇬 Singapore
106Financial Integrity & Illicit Finance ControlFinancial Regulation & Integrity18.0Foundational1.0–18.05.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
107Regulatory Quality & Better RegulationRegulatory Governance & Strategic Controls18.0Foundational1.0–17.04.0–11.0🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇰 Denmark
108Irrigation & Agricultural WaterAgriculture & Food Infrastructure18.0Foundational0.0–19.05.0–11.0🇮🇱 Israel
109Services Trade CapabilityDigital & Services Trade18.0Foundational1.0–20.04.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
110Anti-Corruption Institutions & EnforcementPublic Integrity & Anti-Corruption17.9Foundational1.0–18.05.0–10.0🇸🇬 Singapore
111Market Conduct & Consumer ProtectionFinancial Regulation & Integrity17.9Foundational0.0–18.04.0–11.0🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States
112Human Rights Institutions & Equality BodiesJustice System & Fundamental Rights17.9Foundational0.0–17.05.0–11.0🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇰 Denmark
113Human Intelligence & CounterintelligenceIntelligence & Assessment17.9Foundational1.0–20.05.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
114Diaspora Engagement & InstitutionsDiaspora & Global Communities17.9Foundational2.0–17.05.0–11.0🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇱 Israel
115Adult LearningLifelong Learning & Reskilling17.8Foundational1.0–18.05.0–10.0🇫🇮 Finland
116Labour Market Institutions & Wage SettingLabour & Employment17.8Foundational1.0–19.05.0–10.0🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇸🇪 Sweden
117Macroprudential & Systemic OversightFinancial Stability & Crisis Management17.8Foundational0.0–18.04.0–12.0🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States
118Military Bases & InstallationsSpace, Aerospace & Defence Infrastructure17.8Foundational0.0–20.05.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
119Fisheries & AquacultureAgriculture & Food Infrastructure17.8Foundational0.0–19.05.0–11.0🇨🇳 China, 🇳🇴 Norway
120Economic DiversificationStructural Transformation & Complexity17.8Foundational0.0–19.04.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
121Agenda-Setting & ConveningDiplomatic Statecraft & Global Networks17.7Foundational1.0–19.05.0–10.0🇫🇷 France, 🇺🇸 United States
122Right to Information & Open GovernmentTransparency, Oversight & Accountability17.7Foundational0.0–18.04.0–11.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇸🇪 Sweden
123Security Cooperation & Defence DiplomacyAlliances & Security Cooperation17.7Foundational0.0–20.04.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
124Seaports & TerminalsTransport Infrastructure17.7Foundational0.0–20.04.0–12.0🇨🇳 China, 🇸🇬 Singapore
125Storage, Transport & ExportResource Infrastructure17.6Foundational0.0–19.03.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
126Mining & QuarryingResource Infrastructure17.6Foundational0.0–20.04.0–11.0🇦🇺 Australia
127Markets, Exchanges & DepositoriesFinancial Infrastructure17.6Foundational0.0–20.03.0–12.0🇺🇸 United States
128Strategic Communications & Public DiplomacyInformation Environment & Strategic Communication17.6Foundational2.0–19.04.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
129Labour Adjustment, Transition & FormalisationLabour & Employment17.6Foundational1.0–18.04.0–11.0🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇸🇪 Sweden
130Employment Services & Skills MatchingLabour & Employment17.6Foundational0.0–18.04.0–11.0🇩🇰 Denmark
131Sports & Major EventsCulture, Language & Education Diplomacy17.5Foundational1.0–20.04.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
132Data Centres, Compute & CloudCommunications & Digital Infrastructure17.5Foundational1.0–20.04.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
133Doctoral & Research TrainingAdvanced Education17.5Foundational0.0–20.04.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
134Mental Health & WellbeingPopulation Health17.5Foundational1.0–17.04.0–10.0🇦🇺 Australia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
135Digital Trade & E-CommerceDigital & Services Trade17.5Foundational1.0–19.03.0–11.0🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇺🇸 United States
136Value Chain Position & UpgradingGlobal Value Chain Position17.5Foundational0.0–19.04.0–11.0🇯🇵 Japan, 🇺🇸 United States
137HydropowerEnergy Infrastructure17.4Foundational0.0–20.02.0–12.0🇨🇳 China
138Renewable GenerationEnergy Infrastructure17.4Foundational1.0–20.04.0–11.0🇨🇳 China
139Long-Term & Institutional CapitalFinancial System Depth & Access17.4Foundational0.0–19.04.0–10.0🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States
140Materials & InputsAdvanced Manufacturing17.4Foundational0.0–19.04.0–11.0🇨🇳 China
141Production SystemsAdvanced Manufacturing17.4Foundational0.0–19.03.0–11.0🇨🇳 China, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan
142Supply Chain & EcosystemAdvanced Manufacturing17.4Foundational0.0–19.03.0–11.0🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States
143Defensive Cyber OperationsCyber & Electromagnetic Operations17.4Foundational1.0–19.03.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
144Productivity Growth & Allocative EfficiencyEconomic Output & Productivity17.4Foundational0.0–19.04.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
145Maritime & Logistics ServicesTrade Facilitation & Logistics17.3Foundational0.0–20.04.0–10.0🇸🇬 Singapore
146Economic Complexity & Capability BreadthStructural Transformation & Complexity17.3Foundational0.0–19.03.0–11.0🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇰🇷 South Korea
147Employer-Provided TrainingLifelong Learning & Reskilling17.3Foundational1.0–18.04.0–10.0🇩🇪 Germany, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
148Trade Law & EnforcementTrade Policy & Market Access17.3Foundational0.0–19.03.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
149Concentration Risk & Revenue StabilisationEconomic Leverage & Dependence17.3Foundational0.0–20.04.0–11.0🇳🇴 Norway
150Investment Absorption & LinkagesInvestment Attraction & Projection17.3Foundational0.0–18.04.0–10.0🇩🇪 Germany, 🇸🇬 Singapore
151Competition & Market ContestabilityBusiness Dynamism & Entrepreneurship17.2Foundational0.0–18.04.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
152Bulk Water Transfer & DesalinationWater, Sanitation & Waste Infrastructure17.2Foundational0.0–19.04.0–9.0🇮🇱 Israel, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
153Advanced Digital & AI SkillsDigital & AI Competence17.2Foundational0.0–19.03.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
154Research WorkforceResearch Talent & Knowledge Creation17.2Foundational1.0–20.03.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
155Development & Policy FinanceFinancial System Depth & Access17.2Foundational1.0–19.04.0–10.0🇨🇳 China, 🇩🇪 Germany
156Data Flows & Digital Trade GovernanceDigital & Services Trade17.2Foundational0.0–19.03.0–11.0🇸🇬 Singapore
157Firm Growth, Exit & RenewalBusiness Dynamism & Entrepreneurship17.2Foundational0.0–19.04.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
158Open-Source & Financial IntelligenceIntelligence & Assessment17.2Foundational1.0–20.04.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
159Work-Based LearningTechnical & Vocational Skills17.2Foundational1.0–19.04.0–10.0🇩🇪 Germany, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
160All-Source Analysis & WarningIntelligence & Assessment17.2Foundational0.0–20.04.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
161Workforce Reskilling at ScaleLifelong Learning & Reskilling17.2Foundational1.0–18.04.0–10.0🇸🇬 Singapore
162Export Quality & UpgradingExport Capability & Sophistication17.1Foundational0.0–19.03.0–11.0🇯🇵 Japan, 🇺🇸 United States
163Foundational & Process IndustriesIndustrial & Sectoral Base17.1Foundational0.0–20.03.0–11.0🇨🇳 China
164Regional & Place-Based DevelopmentStructural Transformation & Complexity17.1Foundational0.0–15.05.0–9.0🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇺🇸 United States
165Special Operations & Irregular WarfareLand Power17.1Foundational0.0–20.04.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
166Manufacturing & Advanced IndustryIndustrial & Sectoral Base17.1Foundational0.0–19.03.0–10.0🇨🇳 China, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan
167Processing & RefiningResource Infrastructure17.0Foundational0.0–19.02.0–12.0🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States
168Productive Scale & Market SizeEconomic Output & Productivity17.0Foundational0.0–20.04.0–10.0🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States
169Chemicals & Hazardous Process IndustryAdvanced Manufacturing16.9Foundational0.0–19.02.0–11.0🇩🇪 Germany, 🇺🇸 United States
170Export Promotion & Market DevelopmentExport Capability & Sophistication16.9Foundational1.0–15.04.0–10.0🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇸🇬 Singapore
171Command, Control & CommunicationsJoint Command, Projection & Sustainment16.9Foundational0.0–20.04.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
172Knowledge ProductionResearch Talent & Knowledge Creation16.9Foundational0.0–20.03.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
173Diaspora Knowledge Networks & CirculationDiaspora & Global Communities16.8Foundational1.0–18.04.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
174Economic Leverage & Coercion ResistanceEconomic Leverage & Dependence16.8Foundational0.0–20.03.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
175Combined Arms ManoeuvreLand Power16.7Foundational0.0–20.03.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
176Capital Markets Depth & DevelopmentFinancial System Depth & Access16.7Foundational0.0–20.03.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
177Maritime Security & ConstabularyMaritime Power16.7Foundational0.0–19.03.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
178Industrial Technology DiffusionTechnology Adoption & Diffusion16.6Foundational0.0–19.03.0–10.0🇯🇵 Japan
179AI Tools & ApplicationsCommunications & Digital Infrastructure16.6Foundational1.0–20.03.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
180Reserve & Mobilisation SystemsForce Generation & Mobilisation16.6Foundational0.0–18.03.0–10.0🇫🇮 Finland, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇺🇸 United States
181Rail InfrastructureTransport Infrastructure16.5Foundational0.0–20.01.0–11.0🇨🇳 China
182Strategic Controls & Economic Security AdministrationRegulatory Governance & Strategic Controls16.4Foundational0.0–19.03.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
183Talent Attraction & RetentionResearch Talent & Knowledge Creation16.4Foundational1.0–19.03.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
184Strategic Supply SecurityEconomic Leverage & Dependence16.4Foundational0.0–18.03.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
185Workforce & InnovationAdvanced Manufacturing16.4Foundational0.0–19.02.0–10.0🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇰🇷 South Korea
186Operational Sustainment & War ReservesJoint Command, Projection & Sustainment16.4Foundational0.0–19.03.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
187Land FiresLand Power16.3Foundational0.0–20.02.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
188Signals & Cyber IntelligenceIntelligence & Assessment16.3Foundational0.0–20.03.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
189Business Innovation CapabilityInnovation & Commercialisation16.3Foundational0.0–20.02.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
190Inland Waterways & FerriesTransport Infrastructure16.3Foundational0.0–19.03.0–9.0🇨🇳 China, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
191Information Defence & Counter-InterferenceInformation Environment & Strategic Communication16.3Foundational1.0–17.03.0–9.0🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇸🇪 Sweden
192Expeditionary & Peace OperationsJoint Command, Projection & Sustainment16.2Foundational0.0–20.02.0–10.0🇺🇸 United States
193Air Sovereignty & PolicingAir Power16.2Foundational0.0–20.02.0–11.0🇺🇸 United States
194Export Credit & Trade FinanceExport Capability & Sophistication16.2Foundational0.0–20.02.0–9.0🇨🇳 China
195Sovereign Wealth & Public Asset ManagementSovereign Capital & External Financial Power16.2Foundational0.0–20.02.0–9.0🇳🇴 Norway, 🇸🇬 Singapore
196Creative Industries & Cultural Export ReachCulture, Language & Education Diplomacy16.2Foundational1.0–20.02.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
197Education Diplomacy & Alumni NetworksCulture, Language & Education Diplomacy16.2Foundational1.0–20.03.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
198Mediation & Crisis DiplomacyDiplomatic Statecraft & Global Networks16.2Foundational1.0–18.03.0–8.0🇳🇴 Norway, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
199Battlefield Aviation & Uncrewed SystemsLand Power16.1Foundational0.0–20.03.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
200Intellectual Property & Intangible AssetsInnovation & Commercialisation16.1Foundational0.0–20.02.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
201Innovation Ecosystems & ClustersInnovation & Commercialisation16.0Foundational0.0–20.02.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
202Outward Investment & Global Corporate PresenceInvestment Attraction & Projection15.9Nascent0.0–20.02.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
203Research Commercialisation & Knowledge TransferInnovation & Commercialisation15.8Nascent0.0–20.02.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
204Applied AI & Advanced AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence15.7Nascent0.0–20.02.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
205Genomics & Biological DataBiotechnology & Health Technologies15.6Nascent0.0–20.02.0–8.0🇺🇸 United States
206Research & Scientific FacilitiesSocial Infrastructure15.6Nascent0.0–20.02.0–8.0🇺🇸 United States
207Risk Capital & Scale-Up FinanceBusiness Dynamism & Entrepreneurship15.5Nascent0.0–20.01.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
208Privacy, Identity & Trust TechnologiesConnectivity, Cyber & Trust Technologies15.5Nascent0.0–20.02.0–8.0🇺🇸 United States
209CBRN DefenceJoint Command, Projection & Sustainment15.5Nascent0.0–20.01.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
210International Media & BroadcastingInformation Environment & Strategic Communication15.4Nascent0.0–20.02.0–8.0🇺🇸 United States
211Oil & Gas ExtractionResource Infrastructure15.4Nascent0.0–20.01.0–9.0🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, 🇺🇸 United States
212International Financial Centre CapabilitySovereign Capital & External Financial Power15.3Nascent0.0–20.02.0–8.0🇺🇸 United States
213Humanitarian Assistance & Response AbroadDevelopment Cooperation & Global Assistance15.3Nascent1.0–18.02.0–8.0🇺🇸 United States
214Air Strike & InterdictionAir Power15.3Nascent0.0–20.01.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
215Development Cooperation & FinanceDevelopment Cooperation & Global Assistance15.3Nascent1.0–18.02.0–8.0🇨🇳 China, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany
216Cultural & Language InstitutesCulture, Language & Education Diplomacy15.2Nascent1.0–20.02.0–7.0🇫🇷 France
217Ground Segment & TrackingSpace, Aerospace & Defence Infrastructure15.0Nascent0.0–20.01.0–8.0🇺🇸 United States
218Counter-Uncrewed & Low-Altitude DefenceStrategic Strike & Missile Defence15.0Nascent0.0–19.01.0–8.0🇮🇱 Israel, 🇺🇸 United States
219Protective Cybersecurity TechnologiesConnectivity, Cyber & Trust Technologies14.9Nascent0.0–20.01.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
220Control of the AirAir Power14.9Nascent0.0–20.01.0–8.0🇺🇸 United States
221Manufacturing FacilitiesSpace, Aerospace & Defence Infrastructure14.9Nascent0.0–20.01.0–9.0🇺🇸 United States
222Technical & Measurement IntelligenceIntelligence & Assessment14.9Nascent0.0–20.01.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
223Imagery & Geospatial IntelligenceIntelligence & Assessment14.9Nascent0.0–20.02.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
224Electronic Warfare & Spectrum OperationsCyber & Electromagnetic Operations14.7Nascent0.0–20.01.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
225Strategic Lift & MobilityJoint Command, Projection & Sustainment14.7Nascent0.0–20.02.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
226Advanced Chemical & Process ManufacturingAdvanced Materials & Manufacturing14.7Nascent0.0–20.01.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
227Defence Industrial MobilisationJoint Command, Projection & Sustainment14.6Nascent0.0–20.01.0–8.0🇺🇸 United States
228BiomanufacturingBiotechnology & Health Technologies14.6Nascent0.0–20.01.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
229Next-Generation Solar & RenewablesEnergy Technologies14.5Nascent1.0–20.01.0–6.0🇨🇳 China
230Synthetic Biology & Genetic EngineeringBiotechnology & Health Technologies14.5Nascent0.0–20.01.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
231Advanced Therapeutics, Vaccines & Medical CountermeasuresBiotechnology & Health Technologies14.5Nascent0.0–20.01.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
232Sea Denial & Undersea WarfareMaritime Power14.4Nascent0.0–20.01.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
233Additive & Precision ManufacturingAdvanced Materials & Manufacturing14.4Nascent0.0–20.01.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
234Nuclear Medicine & Radioisotope TechnologiesBiotechnology & Health Technologies14.3Nascent0.0–20.00.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
235Integrated Air & Missile DefenceStrategic Strike & Missile Defence14.3Nascent0.0–20.01.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
236Offensive Cyber OperationsCyber & Electromagnetic Operations14.3Nascent0.0–20.01.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
237Satellites & Orbital SystemsSpace, Aerospace & Defence Infrastructure14.3Nascent0.0–20.00.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
238Energetic MaterialsAdvanced Materials & Manufacturing14.2Nascent0.0–20.00.0–7.0🇺🇸 United States
239Space Support to OperationsSpace Operations14.2Nascent0.0–20.01.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
240Machine Learning & Foundation ModelsArtificial Intelligence14.1Nascent0.0–20.00.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
241Hydrogen, Ammonia & Sustainable FuelsEnergy Technologies14.1Nascent0.0–19.01.0–6.0🇨🇳 China, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇺🇸 United States
242Functional Materials & CoatingsAdvanced Materials & Manufacturing14.0Nascent0.0–20.00.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
243Currency Internationalisation & Reserve StatusSovereign Capital & External Financial Power14.0Nascent0.0–20.01.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
244Sea ControlMaritime Power14.0Nascent0.0–20.01.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
245Batteries & Energy StorageEnergy Technologies13.9Nascent0.0–20.01.0–6.0🇨🇳 China
246Nanomaterials & MetamaterialsAdvanced Materials & Manufacturing13.9Nascent0.0–20.00.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
247Resilient & Infrastructure-Independent NetworksConnectivity, Cyber & Trust Technologies13.9Nascent0.0–20.01.0–5.0🇺🇸 United States
248Airborne ISR, Early Warning & Battle ManagementAir Power13.9Nascent0.0–20.01.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
249Autonomous Systems & Trusted AutonomyRobotics & Autonomous Systems13.8Nascent0.0–20.00.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
250Structural & Composite MaterialsAdvanced Materials & Manufacturing13.8Nascent0.0–20.00.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
251R&D & Testing FacilitiesSpace, Aerospace & Defence Infrastructure13.8Nascent0.0–20.00.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
252Advanced Imaging & Photonic SensingSensing, Timing & Navigation13.8Nascent0.0–20.00.0–6.0🇺🇸 United States
253Precision Timing & Atomic ClocksSensing, Timing & Navigation13.7Nascent0.0–20.01.0–5.0🇺🇸 United States
254Satellite & Constellation TechnologiesSpace Technologies13.7Nascent0.0–20.00.0–5.0🇺🇸 United States
255Uncrewed & Collaborative SystemsRobotics & Autonomous Systems13.6Nascent0.0–19.00.0–6.0🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States
256Advanced RoboticsRobotics & Autonomous Systems13.6Nascent0.0–20.00.0–5.0🇯🇵 Japan, 🇺🇸 United States
257High-Performance & AI ComputingSemiconductors & Advanced Computing13.5Nascent0.0–20.00.0–5.0🇺🇸 United States
258Radar & Radiofrequency SensingSensing, Timing & Navigation13.4Nascent0.0–20.00.0–4.0🇺🇸 United States
259Human-Machine InterfacesRobotics & Autonomous Systems13.4Nascent0.0–20.00.0–5.0🇺🇸 United States
260Advanced Nuclear & FusionEnergy Technologies13.4Nascent0.0–20.00.0–5.0🇺🇸 United States
261Amphibious & Expeditionary OperationsMaritime Power13.4Nascent0.0–20.00.0–5.0🇺🇸 United States
262Advanced Optical Communication & PhotonicsConnectivity, Cyber & Trust Technologies13.3Nascent0.0–20.00.0–4.0🇺🇸 United States
263Advanced Wireless CommunicationConnectivity, Cyber & Trust Technologies13.3Nascent0.0–20.00.0–4.0🇺🇸 United States
264Post-Quantum CryptographyQuantum Technologies13.2Nascent0.0–20.00.0–4.0🇺🇸 United States
265Semiconductor Design & EDASemiconductors & Advanced Computing13.0Nascent0.0–20.00.0–4.0🇺🇸 United States
266Assured Space AccessSpace Operations13.0Inception0.0–20.00.0–5.0🇺🇸 United States
267Nuclear GenerationEnergy Infrastructure13.0Inception0.0–19.00.0–3.0🇨🇳 China, 🇫🇷 France, 🇷🇺 Russia
268AI Safety, Security & EvaluationArtificial Intelligence13.0Inception0.0–20.00.0–4.0🇺🇸 United States
269Nuclear Fuel Cycle & Radioactive WasteEnergy Infrastructure12.9Inception0.0–19.00.0–3.0🇫🇷 France, 🇷🇺 Russia
270Acoustic & Undersea SensingSensing, Timing & Navigation12.9Inception0.0–20.00.0–3.0🇺🇸 United States
271Resilient Positioning & NavigationSensing, Timing & Navigation12.8Inception0.0–20.00.0–4.0🇺🇸 United States
272Space Domain Awareness & ControlSpace Operations12.7Inception1.0–20.01.0–3.0🇺🇸 United States
273Quantum Sensing & MetrologyQuantum Technologies12.6Inception0.0–20.00.0–3.0🇺🇸 United States
274Superconducting, Magnetic & Photonic MaterialsAdvanced Materials & Manufacturing12.5Inception0.0–19.00.0–3.0🇨🇳 China, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇺🇸 United States
275Long-Range StrikeStrategic Strike & Missile Defence12.5Inception0.0–20.00.0–3.0🇺🇸 United States
276Quantum ComputingQuantum Technologies12.5Inception0.0–20.00.0–3.0🇺🇸 United States
277Quantum CommunicationQuantum Technologies12.4Inception0.0–20.00.0–3.0🇨🇳 China
278Compound & Power SemiconductorsSemiconductors & Advanced Computing12.4Inception0.0–20.00.0–3.0🇺🇸 United States
279Directed Energy TechnologiesEnergy Technologies12.3Inception0.0–20.00.0–2.0🇺🇸 United States
280Launch, Maintenance & SupportSpace, Aerospace & Defence Infrastructure12.3Inception0.0–20.00.0–2.0🇺🇸 United States
281Advanced Propulsion & Hypersonic SystemsSpace Technologies12.2Inception0.0–20.00.0–2.0🇺🇸 United States
282Advanced Packaging & Heterogeneous IntegrationSemiconductors & Advanced Computing12.1Inception0.0–20.00.0–2.0🇹🇼 Taiwan
283Semiconductor Equipment & MaterialsSemiconductors & Advanced Computing11.9Inception0.0–20.00.0–1.0🇯🇵 Japan, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇺🇸 United States
284Advanced Semiconductor FabricationSemiconductors & Advanced Computing11.8Inception0.0–20.00.0–1.0🇹🇼 Taiwan
285Space Launch & Reusable SystemsSpace Technologies11.7Inception0.0–20.00.0–1.0🇺🇸 United States
286Nuclear Command, Control & CommunicationsNuclear Deterrence10.9Inception0.0–20.00.0–0.0🇺🇸 United States
287Nuclear ForcesNuclear Deterrence10.7Inception0.0–20.00.0–0.0🇺🇸 United States
288Stockpile Stewardship & SustainmentNuclear Deterrence10.7Inception0.0–20.00.0–0.0🇺🇸 United States