Bulgaria holds the 62nd position worldwide in the military power index, according to the latest assessment by the online platform Global Firepower. The ranking evaluates 145 countries using 60 criteria, including population size, active military personnel, armament, defense budgets, natural resources, geography, and logistical capabilities. The overall measure is expressed through the PowerIndex (PwrIndx), where a lower score indicates stronger military capability. The top six positions in 2025