National Current Affairs
Global Peace Index (GPI)
- 03 Sep 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
India has been ranked 115th in the recently released Global Peace Index 2025, while Iceland continues to hold the top position as the most peaceful country.
Key Points
- About: The Global Peace Index (GPI), published annually by the Institute for Economics & Peace, ranks countries based on 23 indicators, including militarization, external conflicts, homicide, and terrorism.
- The GPI 2025 analyzed 163 countries, representing 99.7% of the world’s population.
- As per GPI 2025, the number of state-based conflicts has reached its highest level since World War II, with new conflicts emerging in 2025.
- 2025 Ranking: Iceland, Ireland, and New Zealand are ranked among the world's most peaceful nations, with Iceland holding the top spot since 2008.
- The least peaceful countries, as per the GPI 2025, are Russia, Ukraine, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Yemen.
- Singapore remains the only Asian country in the top 10, maintaining high safety levels despite substantial military spending.
- India ranks 115th(116th in 2024), while Pakistan stands at 144th, showcasing a significant gap in security between the two nations.
