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title: 'Uzbekistan Tops Central Asia Military Rankings'
url: 'https://thediplomaticinsight.com/global-firepower-military-index/'
author: 'Farkhund Yousafzai'
date: '2024-10-30T15:31:06+05:00'
categories:
  - 'Asia'
  - 'Defense Diplomacy'
  - 'World'
---

# Uzbekistan Tops Central Asia Military Rankings

**Tashkent (TDI):** Uzbekistan has emerged as the strongest military power in Central Asia, ranking 19th globally and leading the region in military capability.

The country holds its place as a global cotton powerhouse, ranking fifth in exports and seventh in production worldwide.

Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s largest economy, follows Uzbekistan closely in military rankings at 22nd, it revealed in a recent report by U.S. News.

**Also Read: [Uzbekistan Reopens Strategic Highway to Europe](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/uzbekistan-reopens-strategic-highway-to-europe/)**

The U.S. News evaluation considered factors such as cultural influence, entrepreneurship, heritage, openness to business, quality of life, and social purpose, according to the Times of Central Asia.

### Global Firepower Military Index

Meanwhile, the Global Firepower Military Index for 2024 presents a different picture, positioning Kazakhstan as Central Asia’s top military force at 58th globally, ahead of Uzbekistan, which saw a decline to 65th place.

**Also Read: [Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Deepen Regional Cooperation](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/kazakhstan-uzbekistan-deepen-regional-cooperation/)**

These rankings reflect both the economic diversity and the shifting military landscape across Central Asia, with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are making major strides in defence sector.