DPR Korea, meanwhile, returned to the top 10 after making a return to international action.
Japan, who enjoyed another stellar year capped by their quarter-final appearance in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, remained unchanged at eighth.
DPR Korea, who returned to action in the Hangzhou Asian Games and the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Asian Qualifiers, returned to the ranking in ninth place. .....
🇯🇵 Nadeshiko remain Asia’s finest
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) December 15, 2023
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🇺🇿 Uzbekistan improve by 3️⃣ spots!
The final Women’s #FIFARankings for 2023 are out! pic.twitter.com/ouiuS3zdbm
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