The Global Peace Index (GPI) for 2025

What is it?

A yearly assessment of nations based on their level of peace.

Encompasses 163 nations and regions, accounting for 99.7% of the global population.

Issued by:

The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) is a global think tank based in Sydney, Australia.

Standards:

GPI evaluates nations based on 23 measures within 3 major areas:

Community Safety & Security (offense rates, governmental stability, refugee influence).

Continued Domestic & Global Strife (combat, extremism, social turmoil).

Militarization (defense spending, arms trade, military personnel).

Trends and Rankings (2025):

Leading performers: Iceland (1st), then Ireland, New Zealand, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Singapore, Portugal, Denmark, Slovenia.

Least tranquil: Russia, Ukraine, Sudan, DR Congo, Yemen.

Europe leads the top 10 rankings.

South America demonstrated progress (Argentina, Peru).

Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East continue to be the most unpeaceful regions.

The global average of peacefulness decreased because of internal conflicts, increased militarisation, and geopolitical rifts.

India and GPI 2025:

India placed 115th with a score of 2.229, showing a progress of 0.58% compared to the previous year.

Reasons for enhancement: gradual reduction in domestic violence and conflicts, increased social stability.

Challenges: significant militarization, border conflicts, and occasional domestic disturbances.