Top 25 Global Peace Index Scores 2025
Summary
The Global Peace Index measures peacefulness across 163 countries using a 1-5 score, where lower scores mean more peace. Iceland tops the 2025 rankings at rank 1 with a score of 1.095, followed by Ireland at 1.26. This ranking matters because it shows which nations maintain high safety, low conflict, and limited militarization amid global peace challenges.
Key findings
- Iceland ranks 1 with GPI score 1.095.
- Ireland at rank 2 scores 1.26.
- Austria and Switzerland tie at 1.294.
- Japan ranks 12 with score 1.44.
- Spain ranks 25 at 1.578.
Metrics Framework
- GPI score uses 1-5 scale where lower values indicate more peacefulness.
- Aggregates 23 indicators: 60% societal safety, 20% conflict, 20% militarization.
- Covers 163 countries representing 99.7% of world population.
- Data from 2025 IEP report.
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Table View
| Country | GPI Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1.095 | 1 |
| Ireland | 1.26 | 2 |
| New Zealand | 1.282 | 3 |
| Austria | 1.294 | 4 |
| Switzerland | 1.294 | 5 |
| Singapore | 1.357 | 6 |
| Portugal | 1.371 | 7 |
| Denmark | 1.393 | 8 |
| Slovenia | 1.409 | 9 |
| Finland | 1.42 | 10 |
| Czech Republic | 1.435 | 11 |
| Japan | 1.44 | 12 |
| Malaysia | 1.469 | 14 |
| Netherlands | 1.491 | 14 |
| Canada | 1.491 | 14 |
| Belgium | 1.492 | 16 |
| Hungary | 1.5 | 17 |
| Australia | 1.505 | 18 |
| Croatia | 1.519 | 19 |
| Germany | 1.53 | 20 |
| Bhutan | 1.536 | 21 |
| Latvia | 1.558 | 22 |
| Lithuania | 1.558 | 22 |
| Estonia | 1.559 | 24 |
| Spain | 1.578 | 25 |
Analysis
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FAQ
GPI score ranges from 1 to 5, with lower scores showing higher peace. It combines 23 indicators into three domains: societal safety and security at 60% weight, ongoing domestic and international conflict at 20%, and militarization at 20%. The index ranks 163 countries based on this aggregate.
A low score like Iceland's 1.095 means very high peacefulness. Scores under 1.6, as seen in the top 25 from 1.095 to 1.578, signal strong societal safety, few conflicts, and low militarization. Higher scores indicate less peace.
The data comes from the 2025 IEP report. It reflects the latest available measurements for 163 countries. No forecast data is included; rankings show current standings for 2025.
The index weights societal safety at 60%, with 20% each for conflict and militarization across 23 indicators. It covers 99.7% of world population but relies on available data sources. Ties in ranks, like 1.294 for Austria and Switzerland, are preserved as listed.