The biggest mover is New Zealand who jumped 54 places to 93rd in the world, while the worst move was Belize who dropped down 50 places to 164.
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Argentina still top the rankings with Belgium remaining second, despite being beaten 3-1 by Wales in an epic Euro quarter-final in Lille.
Chris Coleman’s men have jumped 15 places and are two above managerless England, who dropped two spots after losing to Iceland in the last 16.
Wales’ campaign was their best performance at a major global tournament, although they actually reached a higher position in the rankings – eighth – in October 2015, as they edged closer to Euro 2016 qualification.
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In the latest Federation Internationale de Football Association world rankings published on Thursday, the Dragons have accumulated more points than any other side in the standings, gaining 291.
Colombia, Germany and Chile hold the thrid, fourth and fifth place respectively.
England, meanwhile, are down two spots, now also below Uruguay, after only winning one game at Euro 2016 and are currently looking for a new manager to replace Roy Hodgson.
Northern Ireland are in 28th spot, down three places despite a memorable first European Championship campaign in which they reached the last 16.
Iceland, who like Wales wowed the world with their stunning efforts out in France, have been rewarded for their efforts with a 12-place rise to 22nd.
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Portugal, who beat hosts France in the final, move up two places to sixth.
