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Population statistics reveal more than just numbers; they indicate the potential for power, levels of education, economic wellbeing, and future societal stability. Commentators like John Mearsheimer argue that two fundamental pillars constitute a state’s great power status: its population and GDP. However, I propose that at least seven broader factors—territory, economy, diplomatic influence, cultural power, and more—also play significant roles in determining a nation's capabilities in the world stage.