Top 10 most peaceful countries in the world - Global Peace Index

Highlights: Top 10 most peaceful countries in the world

• The GPI report ranks 163 independent states and territories on the levels of peacefulness.
• The composite index of 23 indicators measures the peacefulness of the country on a scale of 1-5.
• Iceland is the first one to rank highest in the list of peaceful countries.
• In the list of peaceful countries, most of the them are from Europe. 

 

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The Global Peace Index report

The Institute for Economics and Peace created the report of Global Peace Index (GPI). GPI ranks 163 states and territories on the report of peacefulness. The peacefulness of the country is ranked on a scale of 1-5.

 

The GPI evaluates a nation based on three factors:

 

• Safety and Security
• On-going domestic and international conflict
• Militarisation  

 

List of top 10 peaceful countries

Here is the list of top 10 peaceful countries:

Rank	Country	Score (1-5)	Population	GDP	Area
#1	Iceland	1.124	0.382 million	$28,064.53 million	100,830 km²
#2	Denmark	1.31	5.903 million	$400,167.20 million	40,000 km²
#3	Ireland	1.312	5.127 million	$533,140.01 million	68,890 km²
#4	New Zealand	1.313	5.124 million	$248,101.71 million	263,310 km²
#5	Austria	1.316	9.04 million	$470,941.93 million	82,520 km²
#6	Singapore	1.332	5.63 million	$466,788.43 million	718 km²
#7	Portugal	1.333	10.40 million	$255,196.66 million	91,605.6 km²
#8	Slovenia	1.334	2.11 million	$60,063.48 million	20,136.4 km²
#9	Japan	1.336	125.12 million	$4,256,410.76 million	364,500 km²
#10	Switzerland	1.339	8.77 million	$818,426.55 million	39,509.6 km²

 

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Details of the top 10 countries

 

Iceland:

Iceland is situated between the continents of Europe and North America. Since 2008, it has been referred to as a peaceful country. With a population of 0.382 million, Iceland does not rely on a standing army, a small coast guard, or international defence agreements.

 

Denmark:

Denmark is a Scandinavian nation with a population of 5.903 million. It functions as a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, which serves as a central hub for culture, economy, and governance.

 

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Ireland:

Ireland is known for its stable democracy and respect for political and civil liberties. With a population of 5.127 million, it was recognized as one of the world’s most peaceful countries in 2023.

 

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New Zealand:

New Zealand is recognized as a small but influential country with a population of 5.124 million in the South Pacific. New Zealand police forces operate personal firearms, reflecting its low rates of violent crime.

 

Austria:

Austria is situated in central Europe and has a population of 9.04 million. It is now a federal republic with a president as head of state and a chancellor as head of government.

 

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Singapore:

Singapore has a population of 5.63 million and is situated in Southeast Asia. Singapore has political stability, a robust economy, and a hub of trade, finance, and tourism. Singapore has adopted a parliamentary democratic system since gaining independence.

 

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Portugal:

Portugal has a peaceful, safe, and socially stable population of 10.40 million. It has consistently been positioned among the most peaceful countries.

 

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Slovenia:

Slovenia is in southern Central Europe and with a population of 2.11 million.

 

Japan:

Japan stands out as a peaceful country with a population of 125.12 million with a low crime rate.

 

Switzerland:

Switzerland is situated in Central Europe and is known for its commitment to peace, security, and international cooperation. It has a population of 8.77 million.

 

 

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