| Ranking | Team | +/- Pts Jan 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Angola | -2 |  |
| 85 | Finland | 1 |  |
| 87 | Northern Ireland | 1 | |
| Zonal Ranking | Team | +/- Pts Jan 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Bulgaria | 1 | |
| 39 | Finland | 1 | |
| 40 | Northern Ireland | 1 | |
| Date | FIFA Ranking position |
|---|---|
| January 2012 | 85 |
| 2011 | 86 |
| 2010 | 83 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2008 | 55 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2004 | 43 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 1999 | 56 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1997 | 60 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1993 | 45 |
