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Global Peace Index (GPI) score
Country peace levels measured by the Global Peace Index (GPI) score (lower is more peaceful), using the latest available year (2024).
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Key Insights
Global Average
2.1score (lower = more peaceful)
Median: 2.0score (lower = more peaceful)
Countries Covered
161
with available data
Highest
Democratic Republic of the Congo
3.3score (lower = more peaceful)
Lowest
Iceland
1.1score (lower = more peaceful)
Top 5 Countries
1Democratic Republic of the Congo3.3score (lower = more peaceful)
2Yemen3.2score (lower = more peaceful)
3South Sudan3.1score (lower = more peaceful)
4Somalia3.1score (lower = more peaceful)
5Sudan3.1score (lower = more peaceful)
By Region
Other2.2score (lower = more peaceful)(82 countries)
Africa2.2score (lower = more peaceful)(9 countries)
Asia2.1score (lower = more peaceful)(26 countries)
North America2.0score (lower = more peaceful)(4 countries)
South America2.0score (lower = more peaceful)(7 countries)
Key Findings
- •The most peaceful countries cluster in Northern/Western Europe and Oceania, with Iceland and Ireland among the top performers in recent editions.
- •Countries experiencing active conflict or severe internal instability score substantially higher (less peaceful).
- •Peacefulness differences often reflect both security conditions (crime/terrorism) and conflict intensity, not just military spending.
Country Rankings
Top 10 Countries
Bottom 10 Countries
Data Analysis
Value Distribution
How countries are distributed across the value range
Low (1.1score (lower = more peaceful))High (3.3score (lower = more peaceful))
Regional Comparison
Average values by world region (Global avg: 2.1score (lower = more peaceful))
Other (82)
Africa (9)
Asia (26)
North America (4)
South America (7)
Europe (31)
Oceania (2)
About This Statistic
The Global Peace Index (GPI) scores countries on their level of “peacefulness” using 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators across three domains: Societal Safety & Security, Ongoing Domestic & International Conflict, and Militarisation. Scores are normalized and aggregated into a single index where a lower value indicates a more peaceful country.
The GPI is widely used for cross-country comparisons because it combines crime and safety measures, conflict intensity, political instability, terrorism impact, and military factors into one standardized metric. While it is not an official UN statistic, it is a well-documented, regularly updated global index with transparent methodology and broad country coverage.
Full Data
| Rank ↑ | Country ↕ | Value ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 2 | Yemen | 3.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 3 | South Sudan | 3.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 4 | Somalia | 3.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 5 | Sudan | 3.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 6 | Syrian Arab Republic | 3.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 7 | North Korea | 2.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 8 | Pakistan | 2.8score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 9 | Türkiye | 2.8score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 10 | Ukraine | 2.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 11 | Burundi | 2.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 12 | Republic of the Congo | 2.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 13 | Zimbabwe | 2.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 14 | Egypt | 2.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 15 | Tajikistan | 2.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 16 | Iraq | 2.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 17 | Nigeria | 2.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 18 | Chad | 2.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 19 | Uganda | 2.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 20 | Islamic Republic of Iran | 2.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 21 | Lebanon | 2.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 22 | Eritrea | 2.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 23 | Russian Federation | 2.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 24 | Libya | 2.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 25 | Mexico | 2.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 26 | Colombia | 2.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 27 | Botswana | 2.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 28 | Venezuela | 2.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 29 | Gabon | 2.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 30 | Mali | 2.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 31 | Israel | 2.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 32 | Niger | 2.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 33 | Liberia | 2.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 34 | Djibouti | 2.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 35 | Zambia | 2.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 36 | Haiti | 2.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 37 | Sri Lanka | 2.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 38 | South Africa | 2.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 39 | India | 2.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 40 | Philippines | 2.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 41 | Cameroon | 2.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 42 | Belarus | 2.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 43 | Armenia | 2.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 44 | People's Republic of China | 2.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 45 | Myanmar | 2.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 46 | Rwanda | 2.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 47 | Togo | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 48 | United States of America | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 49 | Nepal | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 50 | Madagascar | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 51 | Ecuador | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 52 | Mauritania | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 53 | Saudi Arabia | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 54 | Benin | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 55 | Senegal | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 56 | Jordan | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 57 | Republic of The Gambia | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 58 | Kenya | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 59 | Sierra Leone | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 60 | Indonesia | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 61 | Kyrgyzstan | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 62 | Georgia | 2.2score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 63 | Ethiopia | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 64 | Brunei Darussalam | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 65 | United Republic of Tanzania | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 66 | Guyana | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 67 | Peru | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 68 | Kazakhstan | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 69 | Oman | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 70 | Tunisia | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 71 | Jamaica | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 72 | Ghana | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 73 | Guinea | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 74 | Uzbekistan | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 75 | Barbados | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 76 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 77 | Malawi | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 78 | Thailand | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 79 | Eswatini | 2.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 80 | Papua New Guinea | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 81 | Mozambique | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 82 | Brazil | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 83 | Central African Republic | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 84 | Nicaragua | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 85 | Cuba | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 86 | Bulgaria | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 87 | Morocco | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 88 | Algeria | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 89 | Paraguay | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 90 | Guatemala | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 91 | Dominican Republic | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 92 | Moldova, Republic of | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 93 | Honduras | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 94 | Afghanistan | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 95 | Kuwait | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 96 | Trinidad and Tobago | 2.0score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 97 | Belize | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 98 | Solomon Islands | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 99 | France | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 100 | Suriname | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 101 | El Salvador | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 102 | Falkland Islands (Malvinas) | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 103 | Cambodia | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 104 | Namibia | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 105 | Chile | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 106 | Vietnam | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 107 | Argentina | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 108 | Faroe Islands | 1.9score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 109 | South Korea | 1.8score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 110 | Cyprus | 1.8score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 111 | Panama | 1.8score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 112 | Greece | 1.8score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 113 | The Republic of North Macedonia | 1.8score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 114 | Lao People's Democratic Republic | 1.8score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 115 | Albania | 1.8score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 116 | Serbia | 1.8score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 117 | Qatar | 1.8score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 118 | Mongolia | 1.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 119 | New Caledonia | 1.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 120 | Costa Rica | 1.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 121 | Montenegro | 1.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 122 | Italy | 1.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 123 | Angola | 1.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 124 | Romania | 1.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 125 | United Kingdom | 1.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 126 | Malaysia | 1.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 127 | Lesotho | 1.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 128 | United Arab Emirates | 1.7score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 129 | Poland | 1.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 130 | Uruguay | 1.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 131 | Fiji | 1.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 132 | Bangladesh | 1.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 133 | Malta | 1.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 134 | Latvia | 1.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 135 | Spain | 1.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 136 | Mauritius | 1.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 137 | Lithuania | 1.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 138 | Estonia | 1.6score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 139 | Slovakia | 1.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 140 | Croatia | 1.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 141 | Australia | 1.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 142 | Hungary | 1.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 143 | Hong Kong | 1.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 144 | Portugal | 1.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 145 | Sweden | 1.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 146 | Belgium | 1.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 147 | Norway | 1.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 148 | Czech Republic | 1.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 149 | Ireland | 1.5score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 150 | Luxembourg | 1.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 151 | Netherlands | 1.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 152 | Canada | 1.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 153 | Finland | 1.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 154 | Switzerland | 1.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 155 | Slovenia | 1.4score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 156 | Singapore | 1.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 157 | Japan | 1.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 158 | New Zealand | 1.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 159 | Austria | 1.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 160 | Denmark | 1.3score (lower = more peaceful) |
| 161 | Iceland | 1.1score (lower = more peaceful) |
Showing 161 of 161 countries
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Data Source
This data comes from Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) (2024).
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