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Calculated Shard: 1 (from laksa186)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa001.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.visionofhumanity.org/maps/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.visionofhumanity.org/maps/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/maps\/","crawl_time":1775832617,"first_indexed_time":1605056353,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,visionofhumanity!www,\/maps\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10266909788799704401","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Global Peace Index Map » The Most & Least Peaceful Countries","meta_descriptions":["Global Peace Index (GPI) presents most comprehensive data-driven analysis of peace trends. Most & least peaceful countries in the world. Map & Rankings."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Global Peace Index\nGlobal Terrorism Index\nEcological Threat Report\nMexico Peace Index\nPositive Peace Index\nUS Peace Index\nUK Peace Index\nProduced by the\nInstitute for Economics and Peace\n(IEP), the Global Peace Index (GPI) is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness. This report presents the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to-date on trends in peace, its economic value, and how to develop peaceful societies. The Global Peace Index covers 99.7% of the world’s population, and is calculated using\n23 qualitative and quantitative indicators\nfrom highly respected sources, as detailed in the\nGlobal Peace Index methodology\n, and measures the state of peace across three domains:\n– the level of Societal Safety and Security,\n– the extent of Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict,\n– and the degree of Militarisation.\nKey Findings from the Global Peace Index 2025\nThe 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) reveals a continuing decline in global peacefulness, with many key indicators that precede major conflicts higher than at any time since World War II. Rising conflict deaths, accelerating geopolitical tensions, and middle power assertiveness are driving ‘The Great Fragmentation’ – a fundamental reshaping of the global order and marking the emergence of a new geopolitical era. When combined with major power competition,\nasymmetric warfare technologies\n, and mounting debt in fragile economies, the prospect for further conflict is high.\nKey findings:\n• Global peace is at its lowest level since the inception of the Index, while the conditions that precede conflict are the worst since WWII\n• Global peacefulness has deteriorated every year since 2014, with 100 countries deteriorating over the last decade\n• There are currently 59 active state-based conflicts – the most since the end of WWII, with 152,000 conflict-related deaths recorded in 2024.\n• There were 17 countries with over 1,000 internal conflict deaths in 2024, the highest since 1999, and a further 18 countries that recorded over 100 deaths\n• The world is at an inflection point, with global influence and power fragmenting\n• The number of globally influential countries has nearly tripled since the end of the Cold War, rising from 13 to 34 by 2023\n• Conflicts are becoming more internationalised, with 78 countries involved in conflicts beyond their borders in 2024\n•\nIEP’s conflict escalation risk matrix\nidentifies Kashmir, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea, DR Congo, and Syria as at risk of large-scale armed conflict.\n• The global economic impact of violence reached $19.97 trillion in 2024, equivalent to 11.6% of global GDP, with military expenditure alone accounting for $2.7 trillion\n• Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria and Switzerland are the top 5\nmost peaceful countries in the world in 2025\n• Russia, for the first time, is the\nleast peaceful country in the world on the 2025\nGlobal Peace Index\n•\nSouth America\nwas the only region to record an improvement in peacefulness\nRead more:\n‘The Great Fragmentation’ Driving Conflict: World Peace Plummets\nMedia Enquiries\nFor Interview requests, expert commentary, data or questions about the Global Peace Index, please contact the IEP team.\nKey Trends in the Global Peace Index 2024\nThe Global Peace Index 2024 reveals that the world is at a crossroads. Without concerted effort, there is a risk of a surge in major conflicts. There are currently 56 conflicts, the most since World War II. They have become more international with 92 countries involved in conflicts outside their borders, the most since the GPI’s inception. The rising number of minor conflicts increases the likelihood of more major conflicts in the future. For example, in 2019, Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Gaza were all identified as minor conflicts.\nKey results\n• 97 countries deteriorated in peacefulness, more than any year since the inception of the Global Peace Index in 2008.\n• Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine were the primary drivers of the global fall in peacefulness, as battle deaths reached 162,000 in 2023.\n• 92 countries are currently involved in conflicts beyond their borders, more than at any time since the inception of the GPI.\n• First of its kind\nmilitary scoring system\nsuggests that US military capabilities are up to three times higher than China.\n• The\nglobal economic impact of violence increased to $19.1 trillion in 2023\n, representing 13.5% of global GDP. Exposure to conflict poses a significant supply chain risk for governments and businesses.\n• Militarisation recorded its largest yearly deterioration since the inception of the GPI, with 108 countries becoming more militarised.\n• 110 million people are either refugees or internally displaced due to violent conflict, with 16 countries now hosting more than half a million refugees.\n• North America saw the largest regional deterioration, driven by increases in violent crime and fear of violence.\n• Iceland, Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, and Singapore are the top 5\nmost peaceful countries in the world in 2024\n.\nLast year recorded 162,000 conflict related deaths. This was the second highest toll in the past 30 years, with the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza accounting for nearly three-quarters of deaths. Ukraine represented more than half, recording 83,000 conflict deaths, with estimates of at least 33,000 for Palestine up to April 2024. In the first four months of 2024, conflict related deaths globally amounted to 47,000. If the same rate continues for the rest of this year, it would be the highest number of conflict deaths since the Rwandan genocide in 1994.\nRead more: \nHighest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II\nKey Trends in the Global Peace Index 2023\nThe Global Peace Index 2023 reveals the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated for the ninth consecutive year, with 84 countries recording an improvement and 79 a deterioration. This demonstrates that the deteriorations were larger than the improvements, as the post-COVID rises of civil unrest and political instability remain high while regional and global conflicts accelerate.\nKey results\n• Deaths from global conflict increased by 96% to 238,000\n• New data shows higher number of\nconflict deaths in Ethiopia\nthan Ukraine, eclipsing the previous global peak during the Syrian war\n•\n79 countries witnessed increased levels of conflict\nincluding Ethiopia, Myanmar, Ukraine, Israel, and South Africa\n• The global economic impact of violence increased by 17% or $1 trillion, to $17.5 trillion in 2022, equivalent to 13% of global GDP\n• A\nChinese blockade of Taiwan\nwould cause a drop in global economic output of $2.7 trillion\n• Despite the conflict in Ukraine, 92 countries improved on military expenditure and 110 decreased their military personnel\n• Conflicts are becoming more internationalised with 91 countries now involved in some form of external conflict, up from 58 in 2008\nLibya, Oman, Burundi, Afghanistan and Côte d’Ivoire made significant\nimprovements in peacefulness in 2023\nSix out of nine regions experienced a decline in peacefulness in 2023\n, with only Asia-Pacific, North America and the Middle East and North Africa showing improvement\nIceland remains the\nmost peaceful country in 2023\n, followed by Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and Austria\nRead more:\nConflict deaths at highest level this century\nKey Trends in the Global Peace Index 2022\nGlobal Peace Index 2022 results show that the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated by 0.03%. Although slight, this is the eleventh deterioration in peacefulness in the last fourteen years, with 90 countries improving, 71 deteriorating and two remaining stable in peacefulness, highlighting that countries tend to deteriorate much faster than they improve.\n• Deaths from external conflict recorded a sharp deterioration driven by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.\n• Despite recent commitments, militarisation has improved in 113 countries since 2008.\n• Terrorism continued to improve, with 70 countries recording no attacks in 2021. This is the best result since 2008.\n• The rise in costs has increased food insecurity and political instability globally, with Africa, South Asia and the Middle East under greatest threat.\n• The political terror scale, political insecurity, neighbouring country relations, refugees and IDPs reached their worst score since the inception of the GPI.\n• The global economic impact of violence was $16.5 trillion in 2021, equivalent to 10.9% of global GDP, or $2,117 per person.\n• Iceland remains the\nmost peaceful country in 2022\n, a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark and Austria.\n• For the fifth consecutive year, Afghanistan is the least peaceful country, followed by Yemen, Syria, Russia and South Sudan.\n• Seven of the ten countries at the top of the GPI are in Europe, and Türkiye is the only country in this region to be ranked outside the top half of the index.\nImpact of the War in Ukraine on Peacefulness\n• Two of the five countries with the largest deteriorations in peacefulness were Russia and the Ukraine.\n• Social media is changing the way intelligence is gathered – it is now shared instantaneously, raw and with little analysis.\n• In contrast to the global trend, positive sentiment in the Ukraine was rising in 2021. Support for the West was strong, with 58% wanting to join a Western economic union, and 54% supporting joining NATO.\nRead more:\nPeacefulness declines to lowest level in 15 years\nKey Trends in the Global Peace Index 2021\n• Since 2008, the\nlevel of global peacefulness has deteriorated\nby 2%, with 75 countries recording a deterioration, while 86 improved.\n• The average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated for nine of the past 13 years.\n• The gap between the least and most peaceful countries continues to grow\n. Since 2008, the 25 least peaceful countries declined on average by 12.1%, while the 25 most peaceful countries improved by 4.3%.\n• Iceland\nremains the most peaceful country in the world in 2021, a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Denmark, Portugal, and Slovenia.\n• Conflict in the Middle East\nhas been the key driver of the global deterioration in peacefulness since 2008.\n• Of the three GPI domains, two recorded a deterioration, while one improved. Ongoing Conflict deteriorated by 6.2% and Safety and Security deteriorated by 2.5%. However, Militarisation improved by 4.2%.\n• The improving trend in Militarisation\nwas widespread, with 111 of the 163 countries covered in the GPI improving. 87 countries reduced their military expenditure as a percentage of GDP, although military spending increased in absolute terms.\nRead more:\nGlobal Peace Index 2021 Summary and key findings\nDownload the Global Peace Index .XLSX Raw Data Files\nAccess Global Peace Index (GPI) data for free under IEP's non-commercial license.","attrs_markdown":"![fbpx](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=641856356757145&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\nSearch\n\n[![Vision of Humanity](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/VOH-logo-black-grey-1.png)](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/)\n\n[Subscribe]()\n\n- [Latest Articles](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/news-articles\/)\n- [Maps & Data](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/maps\/)\n- [Reports & Resources](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/resources\/?type=research)\n- [Future Trends](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/future-trends\/)\n- [Peace Academy](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/peace-academy\/)\n- [Iran War & Terrorism Threat](https:\/\/iran.economicsandpeace.org\/)\n\n- [Global Peace Index](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/maps\/)\n- [Global Terrorism Index](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/maps\/global-terrorism-index\/)\n- [Ecological Threat Report](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/maps\/ecological-threat-report\/)\n- [Mexico Peace Index](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/maps\/mexico-peace-index\/)\n- [Positive Peace Index](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/maps\/positive-peace-index\/)\n- [US Peace Index](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/maps\/us-peace-index\/)\n- [UK Peace Index](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/maps\/uk-peace-index\/)\n\n## What is the Global Peace Index?\nProduced by the [Institute for Economics and Peace](https:\/\/www.economicsandpeace.org\/) (IEP), the Global Peace Index (GPI) is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness. This report presents the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to-date on trends in peace, its economic value, and how to develop peaceful societies. The Global Peace Index covers 99.7% of the world’s population, and is calculated using [23 qualitative and quantitative indicators](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/indicators-of-peace\/) from highly respected sources, as detailed in the [Global Peace Index methodology](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/understanding-the-global-peace-index-methodology\/), and measures the state of peace across three domains:\n\n– the level of Societal Safety and Security,\n\n– the extent of Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict,\n\n– and the degree of Militarisation.\n\nResearch\n\n# Global Peace Index 2025\nIdentifying and measuring the factors that drive peace. Get data, insight and rankings for 163 countries. Download Global Peace Index 2025 report.\n\n### Global Peace Index 2025\n[DOWNLOAD](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Global-Peace-Index-2025-web.pdf)\n\n![Global Peace Index 2025](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n## Key Findings from the Global Peace Index 2025\nThe 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) reveals a continuing decline in global peacefulness, with many key indicators that precede major conflicts higher than at any time since World War II. Rising conflict deaths, accelerating geopolitical tensions, and middle power assertiveness are driving ‘The Great Fragmentation’ – a fundamental reshaping of the global order and marking the emergence of a new geopolitical era. When combined with major power competition, [asymmetric warfare technologies](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/technology-and-modern-warfare-how-drones-and-ai-are-transforming-conflict\/), and mounting debt in fragile economies, the prospect for further conflict is high.\n\n**Key findings:**\n\n- • Global peace is at its lowest level since the inception of the Index, while the conditions that precede conflict are the worst since WWII\n- • Global peacefulness has deteriorated every year since 2014, with 100 countries deteriorating over the last decade\n- • There are currently 59 active state-based conflicts – the most since the end of WWII, with 152,000 conflict-related deaths recorded in 2024.\n- • There were 17 countries with over 1,000 internal conflict deaths in 2024, the highest since 1999, and a further 18 countries that recorded over 100 deaths\n- • The world is at an inflection point, with global influence and power fragmenting\n- • The number of globally influential countries has nearly tripled since the end of the Cold War, rising from 13 to 34 by 2023\n- • Conflicts are becoming more internationalised, with 78 countries involved in conflicts beyond their borders in 2024\n- • [IEP’s conflict escalation risk matrix](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/escalation-hotspots-where-conflict-risks-are-rising-most-rapidly\/) identifies Kashmir, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea, DR Congo, and Syria as at risk of large-scale armed conflict.\n- • The global economic impact of violence reached \\$19.97 trillion in 2024, equivalent to 11.6% of global GDP, with military expenditure alone accounting for \\$2.7 trillion\n- • Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria and Switzerland are the top 5 [most peaceful countries in the world in 2025](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2025\/)\n- • Russia, for the first time, is the [least peaceful country in the world on the 2025](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/the-10-least-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2025-fragility-in-the-face-of-conflict\/) Global Peace Index\n- • [South America](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/south-america-bucks-the-global-decline-of-peacefulness\/) was the only region to record an improvement in peacefulness\n\nRead more: [‘The Great Fragmentation’ Driving Conflict: World Peace Plummets](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/the-great-fragmentation-driving-conflict-world-peace-plummets\/)\n\n## Media Enquiries\nFor Interview requests, expert commentary, data or questions about the Global Peace Index, please contact the IEP team.\n\n[Media Contact](https:\/\/www.economicsandpeace.org\/contact-us\/)\n\n## Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2024\nThe Global Peace Index 2024 reveals that the world is at a crossroads. Without concerted effort, there is a risk of a surge in major conflicts. There are currently 56 conflicts, the most since World War II. They have become more international with 92 countries involved in conflicts outside their borders, the most since the GPI’s inception. The rising number of minor conflicts increases the likelihood of more major conflicts in the future. For example, in 2019, Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Gaza were all identified as minor conflicts.\n\n**Key results**\n\n• 97 countries deteriorated in peacefulness, more than any year since the inception of the Global Peace Index in 2008.  \n • Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine were the primary drivers of the global fall in peacefulness, as battle deaths reached 162,000 in 2023.  \n • 92 countries are currently involved in conflicts beyond their borders, more than at any time since the inception of the GPI.  \n • First of its kind [military scoring system](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/new-methodology-ranks-military-might\/) suggests that US military capabilities are up to three times higher than China.  \n • The [global economic impact of violence increased to \\$19.1 trillion in 2023](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/rise-in-military-spending-adds-to-economic-impact-of-violence\/), representing 13.5% of global GDP. Exposure to conflict poses a significant supply chain risk for governments and businesses.  \n • Militarisation recorded its largest yearly deterioration since the inception of the GPI, with 108 countries becoming more militarised.  \n • 110 million people are either refugees or internally displaced due to violent conflict, with 16 countries now hosting more than half a million refugees.  \n • North America saw the largest regional deterioration, driven by increases in violent crime and fear of violence.  \n • Iceland, Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, and Singapore are the top 5 [most peaceful countries in the world in 2024](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-2024\/).\n\nLast year recorded 162,000 conflict related deaths. This was the second highest toll in the past 30 years, with the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza accounting for nearly three-quarters of deaths. Ukraine represented more than half, recording 83,000 conflict deaths, with estimates of at least 33,000 for Palestine up to April 2024. In the first four months of 2024, conflict related deaths globally amounted to 47,000. If the same rate continues for the rest of this year, it would be the highest number of conflict deaths since the Rwandan genocide in 1994.\n\nRead more: [Highest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/highest-number-of-countries-engaged-in-conflict-since-world-war-ii\/)\n\n## Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2023\nThe Global Peace Index 2023 reveals the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated for the ninth consecutive year, with 84 countries recording an improvement and 79 a deterioration. This demonstrates that the deteriorations were larger than the improvements, as the post-COVID rises of civil unrest and political instability remain high while regional and global conflicts accelerate.\n\n**Key results**\n\n- • Deaths from global conflict increased by 96% to 238,000\n- • New data shows higher number of [conflict deaths in Ethiopia](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/war-crimes-in-ethiopia\/) than Ukraine, eclipsing the previous global peak during the Syrian war\n- • [79 countries witnessed increased levels of conflict](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/conflict-trends-in-2023-a-growing-threat-to-global-peace\/) including Ethiopia, Myanmar, Ukraine, Israel, and South Africa\n- • The global economic impact of violence increased by 17% or \\$1 trillion, to \\$17.5 trillion in 2022, equivalent to 13% of global GDP\n- • A [Chinese blockade of Taiwan](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/assessing-the-global-economic-ramifications-of-a-chinese-blockade-on-taiwan\/) would cause a drop in global economic output of \\$2.7 trillion\n- • Despite the conflict in Ukraine, 92 countries improved on military expenditure and 110 decreased their military personnel\n- • Conflicts are becoming more internationalised with 91 countries now involved in some form of external conflict, up from 58 in 2008\n- Libya, Oman, Burundi, Afghanistan and Côte d’Ivoire made significant [improvements in peacefulness in 2023](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/top-5-peacefulness-improvements-global-peace-index-2023\/)\n- [Six out of nine regions experienced a decline in peacefulness in 2023](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/regional-peace-trends-2023-insights-analysis\/), with only Asia-Pacific, North America and the Middle East and North Africa showing improvement\n- Iceland remains the [most peaceful country in 2023](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-2023\/), followed by Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and Austria\n\nRead more: [Conflict deaths at highest level this century](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/conflict-deaths-at-highest-level-this-century-causing-world-peacefulness-to-decline\/)\n\n## Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2022\nGlobal Peace Index 2022 results show that the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated by 0.03%. Although slight, this is the eleventh deterioration in peacefulness in the last fourteen years, with 90 countries improving, 71 deteriorating and two remaining stable in peacefulness, highlighting that countries tend to deteriorate much faster than they improve.\n\n• Deaths from external conflict recorded a sharp deterioration driven by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  \n • Despite recent commitments, militarisation has improved in 113 countries since 2008.  \n • Terrorism continued to improve, with 70 countries recording no attacks in 2021. This is the best result since 2008.  \n • The rise in costs has increased food insecurity and political instability globally, with Africa, South Asia and the Middle East under greatest threat.  \n • The political terror scale, political insecurity, neighbouring country relations, refugees and IDPs reached their worst score since the inception of the GPI.  \n • The global economic impact of violence was \\$16.5 trillion in 2021, equivalent to 10.9% of global GDP, or \\$2,117 per person.  \n • Iceland remains the [most peaceful country in 2022](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2022\/), a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark and Austria.  \n • For the fifth consecutive year, Afghanistan is the least peaceful country, followed by Yemen, Syria, Russia and South Sudan.  \n • Seven of the ten countries at the top of the GPI are in Europe, and Türkiye is the only country in this region to be ranked outside the top half of the index.\n\n**Impact of the War in Ukraine on Peacefulness**  \n • Two of the five countries with the largest deteriorations in peacefulness were Russia and the Ukraine.  \n • Social media is changing the way intelligence is gathered – it is now shared instantaneously, raw and with little analysis.  \n • In contrast to the global trend, positive sentiment in the Ukraine was rising in 2021. Support for the West was strong, with 58% wanting to join a Western economic union, and 54% supporting joining NATO.\n\nRead more: [Peacefulness declines to lowest level in 15 years](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/peacefulness-declines-to-lowest-level-in-15-years\/)\n\n## Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2021\n• Since 2008, the **level of global peacefulness has deteriorated** by 2%, with 75 countries recording a deterioration, while 86 improved.  \n • The average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated for nine of the past 13 years.  \n **• The gap between the least and most peaceful countries continues to grow**. Since 2008, the 25 least peaceful countries declined on average by 12.1%, while the 25 most peaceful countries improved by 4.3%.  \n **• Iceland** remains the most peaceful country in the world in 2021, a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Denmark, Portugal, and Slovenia.**• Conflict in the Middle East** has been the key driver of the global deterioration in peacefulness since 2008.  \n • Of the three GPI domains, two recorded a deterioration, while one improved. Ongoing Conflict deteriorated by 6.2% and Safety and Security deteriorated by 2.5%. However, Militarisation improved by 4.2%.  \n **• The improving trend in Militarisation** was widespread, with 111 of the 163 countries covered in the GPI improving. 87 countries reduced their military expenditure as a percentage of GDP, although military spending increased in absolute terms.\n\nRead more: [Global Peace Index 2021 Summary and key findings](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/global-peace-index-2021-summary-and-key-findings\/)\n\n## Download the Global Peace Index .XLSX Raw Data Files\nAccess Global Peace Index (GPI) data for free under IEP's non-commercial license.\n\n[Get GPI Data Files](https:\/\/www.economicsandpeace.org\/consulting\/data-licensing\/)\n\nSubscribe to IEP Product Releases\n\n# Be the first to receive the 2026 Global Peace Index\nSubscribe to IEP Product Releases to get the 2026 Global Peace Index report and other IEP publications delivered to your inbox on the day of release.\n\n## RELATED POSTS\n![Highest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n##### Global Peace Index\n### [Highest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/highest-number-of-countries-engaged-in-conflict-since-world-war-ii\/)\n\nThere are currently 56 conflicts, the most since World War II. 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This report presents the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to-date on trends in peace, its economic value, and how to develop peaceful societies. The Global Peace Index covers 99.7% of the world’s population, and is calculated using [23 qualitative and quantitative indicators](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/indicators-of-peace\/) from highly respected sources, as detailed in the [Global Peace Index methodology](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/understanding-the-global-peace-index-methodology\/), and measures the state of peace across three domains:\n\n– the level of Societal Safety and Security,\n\n– the extent of Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict,\n\n– and the degree of Militarisation.\n\nKey Findings from the Global Peace Index 2025\n\nThe 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) reveals a continuing decline in global peacefulness, with many key indicators that precede major conflicts higher than at any time since World War II. Rising conflict deaths, accelerating geopolitical tensions, and middle power assertiveness are driving ‘The Great Fragmentation’ – a fundamental reshaping of the global order and marking the emergence of a new geopolitical era. When combined with major power competition, [asymmetric warfare technologies](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/technology-and-modern-warfare-how-drones-and-ai-are-transforming-conflict\/), and mounting debt in fragile economies, the prospect for further conflict is high.\n\n**Key findings:**\n\n- • Global peace is at its lowest level since the inception of the Index, while the conditions that precede conflict are the worst since WWII\n- • Global peacefulness has deteriorated every year since 2014, with 100 countries deteriorating over the last decade\n- • There are currently 59 active state-based conflicts – the most since the end of WWII, with 152,000 conflict-related deaths recorded in 2024.\n- • There were 17 countries with over 1,000 internal conflict deaths in 2024, the highest since 1999, and a further 18 countries that recorded over 100 deaths\n- • The world is at an inflection point, with global influence and power fragmenting\n- • The number of globally influential countries has nearly tripled since the end of the Cold War, rising from 13 to 34 by 2023\n- • Conflicts are becoming more internationalised, with 78 countries involved in conflicts beyond their borders in 2024\n- • [IEP’s conflict escalation risk matrix](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/escalation-hotspots-where-conflict-risks-are-rising-most-rapidly\/) identifies Kashmir, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea, DR Congo, and Syria as at risk of large-scale armed conflict.\n- • The global economic impact of violence reached \\$19.97 trillion in 2024, equivalent to 11.6% of global GDP, with military expenditure alone accounting for \\$2.7 trillion\n- • Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria and Switzerland are the top 5 [most peaceful countries in the world in 2025](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2025\/)\n- • Russia, for the first time, is the [least peaceful country in the world on the 2025](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/the-10-least-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2025-fragility-in-the-face-of-conflict\/) Global Peace Index\n- • [South America](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/south-america-bucks-the-global-decline-of-peacefulness\/) was the only region to record an improvement in peacefulness\n\nRead more: [‘The Great Fragmentation’ Driving Conflict: World Peace Plummets](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/the-great-fragmentation-driving-conflict-world-peace-plummets\/)\n\n## Media Enquiries\nFor Interview requests, expert commentary, data or questions about the Global Peace Index, please contact the IEP team.\n\nKey Trends in the Global Peace Index 2024\n\nThe Global Peace Index 2024 reveals that the world is at a crossroads. Without concerted effort, there is a risk of a surge in major conflicts. There are currently 56 conflicts, the most since World War II. They have become more international with 92 countries involved in conflicts outside their borders, the most since the GPI’s inception. The rising number of minor conflicts increases the likelihood of more major conflicts in the future. For example, in 2019, Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Gaza were all identified as minor conflicts.\n\n**Key results**\n\n• 97 countries deteriorated in peacefulness, more than any year since the inception of the Global Peace Index in 2008.  \n • Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine were the primary drivers of the global fall in peacefulness, as battle deaths reached 162,000 in 2023.  \n • 92 countries are currently involved in conflicts beyond their borders, more than at any time since the inception of the GPI.  \n • First of its kind [military scoring system](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/new-methodology-ranks-military-might\/) suggests that US military capabilities are up to three times higher than China.  \n • The [global economic impact of violence increased to \\$19.1 trillion in 2023](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/rise-in-military-spending-adds-to-economic-impact-of-violence\/), representing 13.5% of global GDP. Exposure to conflict poses a significant supply chain risk for governments and businesses.  \n • Militarisation recorded its largest yearly deterioration since the inception of the GPI, with 108 countries becoming more militarised.  \n • 110 million people are either refugees or internally displaced due to violent conflict, with 16 countries now hosting more than half a million refugees.  \n • North America saw the largest regional deterioration, driven by increases in violent crime and fear of violence.  \n • Iceland, Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, and Singapore are the top 5 [most peaceful countries in the world in 2024](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-2024\/).\n\nLast year recorded 162,000 conflict related deaths. This was the second highest toll in the past 30 years, with the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza accounting for nearly three-quarters of deaths. Ukraine represented more than half, recording 83,000 conflict deaths, with estimates of at least 33,000 for Palestine up to April 2024. In the first four months of 2024, conflict related deaths globally amounted to 47,000. If the same rate continues for the rest of this year, it would be the highest number of conflict deaths since the Rwandan genocide in 1994.\n\nRead more: [Highest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/highest-number-of-countries-engaged-in-conflict-since-world-war-ii\/)\n\nKey Trends in the Global Peace Index 2023\n\nThe Global Peace Index 2023 reveals the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated for the ninth consecutive year, with 84 countries recording an improvement and 79 a deterioration. This demonstrates that the deteriorations were larger than the improvements, as the post-COVID rises of civil unrest and political instability remain high while regional and global conflicts accelerate.\n\n**Key results**\n\n- • Deaths from global conflict increased by 96% to 238,000\n- • New data shows higher number of [conflict deaths in Ethiopia](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/war-crimes-in-ethiopia\/) than Ukraine, eclipsing the previous global peak during the Syrian war\n- • [79 countries witnessed increased levels of conflict](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/conflict-trends-in-2023-a-growing-threat-to-global-peace\/) including Ethiopia, Myanmar, Ukraine, Israel, and South Africa\n- • The global economic impact of violence increased by 17% or \\$1 trillion, to \\$17.5 trillion in 2022, equivalent to 13% of global GDP\n- • A [Chinese blockade of Taiwan](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/assessing-the-global-economic-ramifications-of-a-chinese-blockade-on-taiwan\/) would cause a drop in global economic output of \\$2.7 trillion\n- • Despite the conflict in Ukraine, 92 countries improved on military expenditure and 110 decreased their military personnel\n- • Conflicts are becoming more internationalised with 91 countries now involved in some form of external conflict, up from 58 in 2008\n- Libya, Oman, Burundi, Afghanistan and Côte d’Ivoire made significant [improvements in peacefulness in 2023](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/top-5-peacefulness-improvements-global-peace-index-2023\/)\n- [Six out of nine regions experienced a decline in peacefulness in 2023](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/regional-peace-trends-2023-insights-analysis\/), with only Asia-Pacific, North America and the Middle East and North Africa showing improvement\n- Iceland remains the [most peaceful country in 2023](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-2023\/), followed by Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and Austria\n\nRead more: [Conflict deaths at highest level this century](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/conflict-deaths-at-highest-level-this-century-causing-world-peacefulness-to-decline\/)\n\nKey Trends in the Global Peace Index 2022\n\nGlobal Peace Index 2022 results show that the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated by 0.03%. Although slight, this is the eleventh deterioration in peacefulness in the last fourteen years, with 90 countries improving, 71 deteriorating and two remaining stable in peacefulness, highlighting that countries tend to deteriorate much faster than they improve.\n\n• Deaths from external conflict recorded a sharp deterioration driven by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  \n • Despite recent commitments, militarisation has improved in 113 countries since 2008.  \n • Terrorism continued to improve, with 70 countries recording no attacks in 2021. This is the best result since 2008.  \n • The rise in costs has increased food insecurity and political instability globally, with Africa, South Asia and the Middle East under greatest threat.  \n • The political terror scale, political insecurity, neighbouring country relations, refugees and IDPs reached their worst score since the inception of the GPI.  \n • The global economic impact of violence was \\$16.5 trillion in 2021, equivalent to 10.9% of global GDP, or \\$2,117 per person.  \n • Iceland remains the [most peaceful country in 2022](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2022\/), a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark and Austria.  \n • For the fifth consecutive year, Afghanistan is the least peaceful country, followed by Yemen, Syria, Russia and South Sudan.  \n • Seven of the ten countries at the top of the GPI are in Europe, and Türkiye is the only country in this region to be ranked outside the top half of the index.\n\n**Impact of the War in Ukraine on Peacefulness**  \n • Two of the five countries with the largest deteriorations in peacefulness were Russia and the Ukraine.  \n • Social media is changing the way intelligence is gathered – it is now shared instantaneously, raw and with little analysis.  \n • In contrast to the global trend, positive sentiment in the Ukraine was rising in 2021. Support for the West was strong, with 58% wanting to join a Western economic union, and 54% supporting joining NATO.\n\nRead more: [Peacefulness declines to lowest level in 15 years](https:\/\/www.visionofhumanity.org\/peacefulness-declines-to-lowest-level-in-15-years\/)\n\nKey Trends in the Global Peace Index 2021\n\n• Since 2008, the **level of global peacefulness has deteriorated** by 2%, with 75 countries recording a deterioration, while 86 improved.  \n • The average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated for nine of the past 13 years.  \n **• The gap between the least and most peaceful countries continues to grow**. Since 2008, the 25 least peaceful countries declined on average by 12.1%, while the 25 most peaceful countries improved by 4.3%.  \n **• Iceland** remains the most peaceful country in the world in 2021, a position it has held since 2008. 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Boilerpipe Text	Global Peace Index Global Terrorism Index Ecological Threat Report Mexico Peace Index Positive Peace Index US Peace Index UK Peace Index Produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the Global Peace Index (GPI) is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness. This report presents the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to-date on trends in peace, its economic value, and how to develop peaceful societies. The Global Peace Index covers 99.7% of the world’s population, and is calculated using 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators from highly respected sources, as detailed in the Global Peace Index methodology , and measures the state of peace across three domains: – the level of Societal Safety and Security, – the extent of Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict, – and the degree of Militarisation. Key Findings from the Global Peace Index 2025 The 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) reveals a continuing decline in global peacefulness, with many key indicators that precede major conflicts higher than at any time since World War II. Rising conflict deaths, accelerating geopolitical tensions, and middle power assertiveness are driving ‘The Great Fragmentation’ – a fundamental reshaping of the global order and marking the emergence of a new geopolitical era. When combined with major power competition, asymmetric warfare technologies , and mounting debt in fragile economies, the prospect for further conflict is high. Key findings: • Global peace is at its lowest level since the inception of the Index, while the conditions that precede conflict are the worst since WWII • Global peacefulness has deteriorated every year since 2014, with 100 countries deteriorating over the last decade • There are currently 59 active state-based conflicts – the most since the end of WWII, with 152,000 conflict-related deaths recorded in 2024. • There were 17 countries with over 1,000 internal conflict deaths in 2024, the highest since 1999, and a further 18 countries that recorded over 100 deaths • The world is at an inflection point, with global influence and power fragmenting • The number of globally influential countries has nearly tripled since the end of the Cold War, rising from 13 to 34 by 2023 • Conflicts are becoming more internationalised, with 78 countries involved in conflicts beyond their borders in 2024 • IEP’s conflict escalation risk matrix identifies Kashmir, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea, DR Congo, and Syria as at risk of large-scale armed conflict. • The global economic impact of violence reached $19.97 trillion in 2024, equivalent to 11.6% of global GDP, with military expenditure alone accounting for $2.7 trillion • Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria and Switzerland are the top 5 most peaceful countries in the world in 2025 • Russia, for the first time, is the least peaceful country in the world on the 2025 Global Peace Index • South America was the only region to record an improvement in peacefulness Read more: ‘The Great Fragmentation’ Driving Conflict: World Peace Plummets Media Enquiries For Interview requests, expert commentary, data or questions about the Global Peace Index, please contact the IEP team. Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2024 The Global Peace Index 2024 reveals that the world is at a crossroads. Without concerted effort, there is a risk of a surge in major conflicts. There are currently 56 conflicts, the most since World War II. They have become more international with 92 countries involved in conflicts outside their borders, the most since the GPI’s inception. The rising number of minor conflicts increases the likelihood of more major conflicts in the future. For example, in 2019, Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Gaza were all identified as minor conflicts. Key results • 97 countries deteriorated in peacefulness, more than any year since the inception of the Global Peace Index in 2008. • Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine were the primary drivers of the global fall in peacefulness, as battle deaths reached 162,000 in 2023. • 92 countries are currently involved in conflicts beyond their borders, more than at any time since the inception of the GPI. • First of its kind military scoring system suggests that US military capabilities are up to three times higher than China. • The global economic impact of violence increased to $19.1 trillion in 2023 , representing 13.5% of global GDP. Exposure to conflict poses a significant supply chain risk for governments and businesses. • Militarisation recorded its largest yearly deterioration since the inception of the GPI, with 108 countries becoming more militarised. • 110 million people are either refugees or internally displaced due to violent conflict, with 16 countries now hosting more than half a million refugees. • North America saw the largest regional deterioration, driven by increases in violent crime and fear of violence. • Iceland, Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, and Singapore are the top 5 most peaceful countries in the world in 2024 . Last year recorded 162,000 conflict related deaths. This was the second highest toll in the past 30 years, with the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza accounting for nearly three-quarters of deaths. Ukraine represented more than half, recording 83,000 conflict deaths, with estimates of at least 33,000 for Palestine up to April 2024. In the first four months of 2024, conflict related deaths globally amounted to 47,000. If the same rate continues for the rest of this year, it would be the highest number of conflict deaths since the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Read more: Highest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2023 The Global Peace Index 2023 reveals the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated for the ninth consecutive year, with 84 countries recording an improvement and 79 a deterioration. This demonstrates that the deteriorations were larger than the improvements, as the post-COVID rises of civil unrest and political instability remain high while regional and global conflicts accelerate. Key results • Deaths from global conflict increased by 96% to 238,000 • New data shows higher number of conflict deaths in Ethiopia than Ukraine, eclipsing the previous global peak during the Syrian war • 79 countries witnessed increased levels of conflict including Ethiopia, Myanmar, Ukraine, Israel, and South Africa • The global economic impact of violence increased by 17% or $1 trillion, to $17.5 trillion in 2022, equivalent to 13% of global GDP • A Chinese blockade of Taiwan would cause a drop in global economic output of $2.7 trillion • Despite the conflict in Ukraine, 92 countries improved on military expenditure and 110 decreased their military personnel • Conflicts are becoming more internationalised with 91 countries now involved in some form of external conflict, up from 58 in 2008 Libya, Oman, Burundi, Afghanistan and Côte d’Ivoire made significant improvements in peacefulness in 2023 Six out of nine regions experienced a decline in peacefulness in 2023 , with only Asia-Pacific, North America and the Middle East and North Africa showing improvement Iceland remains the most peaceful country in 2023 , followed by Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and Austria Read more: Conflict deaths at highest level this century Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2022 Global Peace Index 2022 results show that the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated by 0.03%. Although slight, this is the eleventh deterioration in peacefulness in the last fourteen years, with 90 countries improving, 71 deteriorating and two remaining stable in peacefulness, highlighting that countries tend to deteriorate much faster than they improve. • Deaths from external conflict recorded a sharp deterioration driven by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. • Despite recent commitments, militarisation has improved in 113 countries since 2008. • Terrorism continued to improve, with 70 countries recording no attacks in 2021. This is the best result since 2008. • The rise in costs has increased food insecurity and political instability globally, with Africa, South Asia and the Middle East under greatest threat. • The political terror scale, political insecurity, neighbouring country relations, refugees and IDPs reached their worst score since the inception of the GPI. • The global economic impact of violence was $16.5 trillion in 2021, equivalent to 10.9% of global GDP, or $2,117 per person. • Iceland remains the most peaceful country in 2022 , a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark and Austria. • For the fifth consecutive year, Afghanistan is the least peaceful country, followed by Yemen, Syria, Russia and South Sudan. • Seven of the ten countries at the top of the GPI are in Europe, and Türkiye is the only country in this region to be ranked outside the top half of the index. Impact of the War in Ukraine on Peacefulness • Two of the five countries with the largest deteriorations in peacefulness were Russia and the Ukraine. • Social media is changing the way intelligence is gathered – it is now shared instantaneously, raw and with little analysis. • In contrast to the global trend, positive sentiment in the Ukraine was rising in 2021. Support for the West was strong, with 58% wanting to join a Western economic union, and 54% supporting joining NATO. Read more: Peacefulness declines to lowest level in 15 years Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2021 • Since 2008, the level of global peacefulness has deteriorated by 2%, with 75 countries recording a deterioration, while 86 improved. • The average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated for nine of the past 13 years. • The gap between the least and most peaceful countries continues to grow . Since 2008, the 25 least peaceful countries declined on average by 12.1%, while the 25 most peaceful countries improved by 4.3%. • Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world in 2021, a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Denmark, Portugal, and Slovenia. • Conflict in the Middle East has been the key driver of the global deterioration in peacefulness since 2008. • Of the three GPI domains, two recorded a deterioration, while one improved. Ongoing Conflict deteriorated by 6.2% and Safety and Security deteriorated by 2.5%. However, Militarisation improved by 4.2%. • The improving trend in Militarisation was widespread, with 111 of the 163 countries covered in the GPI improving. 87 countries reduced their military expenditure as a percentage of GDP, although military spending increased in absolute terms. Read more: Global Peace Index 2021 Summary and key findings Download the Global Peace Index .XLSX Raw Data Files Access Global Peace Index (GPI) data for free under IEP's non-commercial license.
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Produced by the [Institute for Economics and Peace](https://www.economicsandpeace.org/) (IEP), the Global Peace Index (GPI) is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness. This report presents the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to-date on trends in peace, its economic value, and how to develop peaceful societies. The Global Peace Index covers 99.7% of the world’s population, and is calculated using [23 qualitative and quantitative indicators](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/indicators-of-peace/) from highly respected sources, as detailed in the [Global Peace Index methodology](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/understanding-the-global-peace-index-methodology/), and measures the state of peace across three domains: – the level of Societal Safety and Security, – the extent of Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict, – and the degree of Militarisation. Research # Global Peace Index 2025 Identifying and measuring the factors that drive peace. Get data, insight and rankings for 163 countries. Download Global Peace Index 2025 report. ### Global Peace Index 2025 [DOWNLOAD](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Global-Peace-Index-2025-web.pdf) ![Global Peace Index 2025](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) ## Key Findings from the Global Peace Index 2025 The 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) reveals a continuing decline in global peacefulness, with many key indicators that precede major conflicts higher than at any time since World War II. Rising conflict deaths, accelerating geopolitical tensions, and middle power assertiveness are driving ‘The Great Fragmentation’ – a fundamental reshaping of the global order and marking the emergence of a new geopolitical era. When combined with major power competition, [asymmetric warfare technologies](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/technology-and-modern-warfare-how-drones-and-ai-are-transforming-conflict/), and mounting debt in fragile economies, the prospect for further conflict is high. Key findings: - • Global peace is at its lowest level since the inception of the Index, while the conditions that precede conflict are the worst since WWII - • Global peacefulness has deteriorated every year since 2014, with 100 countries deteriorating over the last decade - • There are currently 59 active state-based conflicts – the most since the end of WWII, with 152,000 conflict-related deaths recorded in 2024. - • There were 17 countries with over 1,000 internal conflict deaths in 2024, the highest since 1999, and a further 18 countries that recorded over 100 deaths - • The world is at an inflection point, with global influence and power fragmenting - • The number of globally influential countries has nearly tripled since the end of the Cold War, rising from 13 to 34 by 2023 - • Conflicts are becoming more internationalised, with 78 countries involved in conflicts beyond their borders in 2024 - • [IEP’s conflict escalation risk matrix](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/escalation-hotspots-where-conflict-risks-are-rising-most-rapidly/) identifies Kashmir, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea, DR Congo, and Syria as at risk of large-scale armed conflict. - • The global economic impact of violence reached \$19.97 trillion in 2024, equivalent to 11.6% of global GDP, with military expenditure alone accounting for \$2.7 trillion - • Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria and Switzerland are the top 5 [most peaceful countries in the world in 2025](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2025/) - • Russia, for the first time, is the [least peaceful country in the world on the 2025](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/the-10-least-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2025-fragility-in-the-face-of-conflict/) Global Peace Index - • [South America](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/south-america-bucks-the-global-decline-of-peacefulness/) was the only region to record an improvement in peacefulness Read more: [‘The Great Fragmentation’ Driving Conflict: World Peace Plummets](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/the-great-fragmentation-driving-conflict-world-peace-plummets/) ## Media Enquiries For Interview requests, expert commentary, data or questions about the Global Peace Index, please contact the IEP team. [Media Contact](https://www.economicsandpeace.org/contact-us/) ## Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2024 The Global Peace Index 2024 reveals that the world is at a crossroads. Without concerted effort, there is a risk of a surge in major conflicts. There are currently 56 conflicts, the most since World War II. They have become more international with 92 countries involved in conflicts outside their borders, the most since the GPI’s inception. The rising number of minor conflicts increases the likelihood of more major conflicts in the future. For example, in 2019, Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Gaza were all identified as minor conflicts. Key results • 97 countries deteriorated in peacefulness, more than any year since the inception of the Global Peace Index in 2008. • Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine were the primary drivers of the global fall in peacefulness, as battle deaths reached 162,000 in 2023. • 92 countries are currently involved in conflicts beyond their borders, more than at any time since the inception of the GPI. • First of its kind [military scoring system](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/new-methodology-ranks-military-might/) suggests that US military capabilities are up to three times higher than China. • The [global economic impact of violence increased to \$19.1 trillion in 2023](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/rise-in-military-spending-adds-to-economic-impact-of-violence/), representing 13.5% of global GDP. Exposure to conflict poses a significant supply chain risk for governments and businesses. • Militarisation recorded its largest yearly deterioration since the inception of the GPI, with 108 countries becoming more militarised. • 110 million people are either refugees or internally displaced due to violent conflict, with 16 countries now hosting more than half a million refugees. • North America saw the largest regional deterioration, driven by increases in violent crime and fear of violence. • Iceland, Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, and Singapore are the top 5 [most peaceful countries in the world in 2024](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-2024/). Last year recorded 162,000 conflict related deaths. This was the second highest toll in the past 30 years, with the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza accounting for nearly three-quarters of deaths. Ukraine represented more than half, recording 83,000 conflict deaths, with estimates of at least 33,000 for Palestine up to April 2024. In the first four months of 2024, conflict related deaths globally amounted to 47,000. If the same rate continues for the rest of this year, it would be the highest number of conflict deaths since the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Read more: [Highest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/highest-number-of-countries-engaged-in-conflict-since-world-war-ii/) ## Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2023 The Global Peace Index 2023 reveals the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated for the ninth consecutive year, with 84 countries recording an improvement and 79 a deterioration. This demonstrates that the deteriorations were larger than the improvements, as the post-COVID rises of civil unrest and political instability remain high while regional and global conflicts accelerate. Key results - • Deaths from global conflict increased by 96% to 238,000 - • New data shows higher number of [conflict deaths in Ethiopia](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/war-crimes-in-ethiopia/) than Ukraine, eclipsing the previous global peak during the Syrian war - • [79 countries witnessed increased levels of conflict](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/conflict-trends-in-2023-a-growing-threat-to-global-peace/) including Ethiopia, Myanmar, Ukraine, Israel, and South Africa - • The global economic impact of violence increased by 17% or \$1 trillion, to \$17.5 trillion in 2022, equivalent to 13% of global GDP - • A [Chinese blockade of Taiwan](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/assessing-the-global-economic-ramifications-of-a-chinese-blockade-on-taiwan/) would cause a drop in global economic output of \$2.7 trillion - • Despite the conflict in Ukraine, 92 countries improved on military expenditure and 110 decreased their military personnel - • Conflicts are becoming more internationalised with 91 countries now involved in some form of external conflict, up from 58 in 2008 - Libya, Oman, Burundi, Afghanistan and Côte d’Ivoire made significant [improvements in peacefulness in 2023](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/top-5-peacefulness-improvements-global-peace-index-2023/) - [Six out of nine regions experienced a decline in peacefulness in 2023](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/regional-peace-trends-2023-insights-analysis/), with only Asia-Pacific, North America and the Middle East and North Africa showing improvement - Iceland remains the [most peaceful country in 2023](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-2023/), followed by Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and Austria Read more: [Conflict deaths at highest level this century](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/conflict-deaths-at-highest-level-this-century-causing-world-peacefulness-to-decline/) ## Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2022 Global Peace Index 2022 results show that the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated by 0.03%. Although slight, this is the eleventh deterioration in peacefulness in the last fourteen years, with 90 countries improving, 71 deteriorating and two remaining stable in peacefulness, highlighting that countries tend to deteriorate much faster than they improve. • Deaths from external conflict recorded a sharp deterioration driven by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. • Despite recent commitments, militarisation has improved in 113 countries since 2008. • Terrorism continued to improve, with 70 countries recording no attacks in 2021. This is the best result since 2008. • The rise in costs has increased food insecurity and political instability globally, with Africa, South Asia and the Middle East under greatest threat. • The political terror scale, political insecurity, neighbouring country relations, refugees and IDPs reached their worst score since the inception of the GPI. • The global economic impact of violence was \$16.5 trillion in 2021, equivalent to 10.9% of global GDP, or \$2,117 per person. • Iceland remains the [most peaceful country in 2022](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2022/), a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark and Austria. • For the fifth consecutive year, Afghanistan is the least peaceful country, followed by Yemen, Syria, Russia and South Sudan. • Seven of the ten countries at the top of the GPI are in Europe, and Türkiye is the only country in this region to be ranked outside the top half of the index. Impact of the War in Ukraine on Peacefulness • Two of the five countries with the largest deteriorations in peacefulness were Russia and the Ukraine. • Social media is changing the way intelligence is gathered – it is now shared instantaneously, raw and with little analysis. • In contrast to the global trend, positive sentiment in the Ukraine was rising in 2021. Support for the West was strong, with 58% wanting to join a Western economic union, and 54% supporting joining NATO. Read more: [Peacefulness declines to lowest level in 15 years](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/peacefulness-declines-to-lowest-level-in-15-years/) ## Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2021 • Since 2008, the level of global peacefulness has deteriorated by 2%, with 75 countries recording a deterioration, while 86 improved. • The average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated for nine of the past 13 years. • The gap between the least and most peaceful countries continues to grow. Since 2008, the 25 least peaceful countries declined on average by 12.1%, while the 25 most peaceful countries improved by 4.3%. • Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world in 2021, a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Denmark, Portugal, and Slovenia.• Conflict in the Middle East has been the key driver of the global deterioration in peacefulness since 2008. • Of the three GPI domains, two recorded a deterioration, while one improved. Ongoing Conflict deteriorated by 6.2% and Safety and Security deteriorated by 2.5%. However, Militarisation improved by 4.2%. • The improving trend in Militarisation was widespread, with 111 of the 163 countries covered in the GPI improving. 87 countries reduced their military expenditure as a percentage of GDP, although military spending increased in absolute terms. Read more: [Global Peace Index 2021 Summary and key findings](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/global-peace-index-2021-summary-and-key-findings/) ## Download the Global Peace Index .XLSX Raw Data Files Access Global Peace Index (GPI) data for free under IEP's non-commercial license. 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The Global Peace Index covers 99.7% of the world’s population, and is calculated using [23 qualitative and quantitative indicators](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/indicators-of-peace/) from highly respected sources, as detailed in the [Global Peace Index methodology](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/understanding-the-global-peace-index-methodology/), and measures the state of peace across three domains: – the level of Societal Safety and Security, – the extent of Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict, – and the degree of Militarisation. Key Findings from the Global Peace Index 2025 The 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) reveals a continuing decline in global peacefulness, with many key indicators that precede major conflicts higher than at any time since World War II. Rising conflict deaths, accelerating geopolitical tensions, and middle power assertiveness are driving ‘The Great Fragmentation’ – a fundamental reshaping of the global order and marking the emergence of a new geopolitical era. When combined with major power competition, [asymmetric warfare technologies](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/technology-and-modern-warfare-how-drones-and-ai-are-transforming-conflict/), and mounting debt in fragile economies, the prospect for further conflict is high. Key findings: - • Global peace is at its lowest level since the inception of the Index, while the conditions that precede conflict are the worst since WWII - • Global peacefulness has deteriorated every year since 2014, with 100 countries deteriorating over the last decade - • There are currently 59 active state-based conflicts – the most since the end of WWII, with 152,000 conflict-related deaths recorded in 2024. - • There were 17 countries with over 1,000 internal conflict deaths in 2024, the highest since 1999, and a further 18 countries that recorded over 100 deaths - • The world is at an inflection point, with global influence and power fragmenting - • The number of globally influential countries has nearly tripled since the end of the Cold War, rising from 13 to 34 by 2023 - • Conflicts are becoming more internationalised, with 78 countries involved in conflicts beyond their borders in 2024 - • [IEP’s conflict escalation risk matrix](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/escalation-hotspots-where-conflict-risks-are-rising-most-rapidly/) identifies Kashmir, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea, DR Congo, and Syria as at risk of large-scale armed conflict. - • The global economic impact of violence reached \$19.97 trillion in 2024, equivalent to 11.6% of global GDP, with military expenditure alone accounting for \$2.7 trillion - • Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria and Switzerland are the top 5 [most peaceful countries in the world in 2025](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2025/) - • Russia, for the first time, is the [least peaceful country in the world on the 2025](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/the-10-least-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2025-fragility-in-the-face-of-conflict/) Global Peace Index - • [South America](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/south-america-bucks-the-global-decline-of-peacefulness/) was the only region to record an improvement in peacefulness Read more: [‘The Great Fragmentation’ Driving Conflict: World Peace Plummets](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/the-great-fragmentation-driving-conflict-world-peace-plummets/) ## Media Enquiries For Interview requests, expert commentary, data or questions about the Global Peace Index, please contact the IEP team. Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2024 The Global Peace Index 2024 reveals that the world is at a crossroads. Without concerted effort, there is a risk of a surge in major conflicts. There are currently 56 conflicts, the most since World War II. They have become more international with 92 countries involved in conflicts outside their borders, the most since the GPI’s inception. The rising number of minor conflicts increases the likelihood of more major conflicts in the future. For example, in 2019, Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Gaza were all identified as minor conflicts. Key results • 97 countries deteriorated in peacefulness, more than any year since the inception of the Global Peace Index in 2008. • Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine were the primary drivers of the global fall in peacefulness, as battle deaths reached 162,000 in 2023. • 92 countries are currently involved in conflicts beyond their borders, more than at any time since the inception of the GPI. • First of its kind [military scoring system](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/new-methodology-ranks-military-might/) suggests that US military capabilities are up to three times higher than China. • The [global economic impact of violence increased to \$19.1 trillion in 2023](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/rise-in-military-spending-adds-to-economic-impact-of-violence/), representing 13.5% of global GDP. Exposure to conflict poses a significant supply chain risk for governments and businesses. • Militarisation recorded its largest yearly deterioration since the inception of the GPI, with 108 countries becoming more militarised. • 110 million people are either refugees or internally displaced due to violent conflict, with 16 countries now hosting more than half a million refugees. • North America saw the largest regional deterioration, driven by increases in violent crime and fear of violence. • Iceland, Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, and Singapore are the top 5 [most peaceful countries in the world in 2024](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-2024/). Last year recorded 162,000 conflict related deaths. This was the second highest toll in the past 30 years, with the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza accounting for nearly three-quarters of deaths. Ukraine represented more than half, recording 83,000 conflict deaths, with estimates of at least 33,000 for Palestine up to April 2024. In the first four months of 2024, conflict related deaths globally amounted to 47,000. If the same rate continues for the rest of this year, it would be the highest number of conflict deaths since the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Read more: [Highest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/highest-number-of-countries-engaged-in-conflict-since-world-war-ii/) Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2023 The Global Peace Index 2023 reveals the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated for the ninth consecutive year, with 84 countries recording an improvement and 79 a deterioration. This demonstrates that the deteriorations were larger than the improvements, as the post-COVID rises of civil unrest and political instability remain high while regional and global conflicts accelerate. Key results - • Deaths from global conflict increased by 96% to 238,000 - • New data shows higher number of [conflict deaths in Ethiopia](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/war-crimes-in-ethiopia/) than Ukraine, eclipsing the previous global peak during the Syrian war - • [79 countries witnessed increased levels of conflict](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/conflict-trends-in-2023-a-growing-threat-to-global-peace/) including Ethiopia, Myanmar, Ukraine, Israel, and South Africa - • The global economic impact of violence increased by 17% or \$1 trillion, to \$17.5 trillion in 2022, equivalent to 13% of global GDP - • A [Chinese blockade of Taiwan](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/assessing-the-global-economic-ramifications-of-a-chinese-blockade-on-taiwan/) would cause a drop in global economic output of \$2.7 trillion - • Despite the conflict in Ukraine, 92 countries improved on military expenditure and 110 decreased their military personnel - • Conflicts are becoming more internationalised with 91 countries now involved in some form of external conflict, up from 58 in 2008 - Libya, Oman, Burundi, Afghanistan and Côte d’Ivoire made significant [improvements in peacefulness in 2023](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/top-5-peacefulness-improvements-global-peace-index-2023/) - [Six out of nine regions experienced a decline in peacefulness in 2023](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/regional-peace-trends-2023-insights-analysis/), with only Asia-Pacific, North America and the Middle East and North Africa showing improvement - Iceland remains the [most peaceful country in 2023](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-2023/), followed by Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and Austria Read more: [Conflict deaths at highest level this century](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/conflict-deaths-at-highest-level-this-century-causing-world-peacefulness-to-decline/) Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2022 Global Peace Index 2022 results show that the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated by 0.03%. Although slight, this is the eleventh deterioration in peacefulness in the last fourteen years, with 90 countries improving, 71 deteriorating and two remaining stable in peacefulness, highlighting that countries tend to deteriorate much faster than they improve. • Deaths from external conflict recorded a sharp deterioration driven by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. • Despite recent commitments, militarisation has improved in 113 countries since 2008. • Terrorism continued to improve, with 70 countries recording no attacks in 2021. This is the best result since 2008. • The rise in costs has increased food insecurity and political instability globally, with Africa, South Asia and the Middle East under greatest threat. • The political terror scale, political insecurity, neighbouring country relations, refugees and IDPs reached their worst score since the inception of the GPI. • The global economic impact of violence was \$16.5 trillion in 2021, equivalent to 10.9% of global GDP, or \$2,117 per person. • Iceland remains the [most peaceful country in 2022](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/10-most-peaceful-countries-in-the-world-in-2022/), a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark and Austria. • For the fifth consecutive year, Afghanistan is the least peaceful country, followed by Yemen, Syria, Russia and South Sudan. • Seven of the ten countries at the top of the GPI are in Europe, and Türkiye is the only country in this region to be ranked outside the top half of the index. Impact of the War in Ukraine on Peacefulness • Two of the five countries with the largest deteriorations in peacefulness were Russia and the Ukraine. • Social media is changing the way intelligence is gathered – it is now shared instantaneously, raw and with little analysis. • In contrast to the global trend, positive sentiment in the Ukraine was rising in 2021. Support for the West was strong, with 58% wanting to join a Western economic union, and 54% supporting joining NATO. Read more: [Peacefulness declines to lowest level in 15 years](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/peacefulness-declines-to-lowest-level-in-15-years/) Key Trends in the Global Peace Index 2021 • Since 2008, the level of global peacefulness has deteriorated by 2%, with 75 countries recording a deterioration, while 86 improved. • The average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated for nine of the past 13 years. • The gap between the least and most peaceful countries continues to grow. Since 2008, the 25 least peaceful countries declined on average by 12.1%, while the 25 most peaceful countries improved by 4.3%. • Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world in 2021, a position it has held since 2008. It is joined at the top of the index by New Zealand, Denmark, Portugal, and Slovenia.• Conflict in the Middle East has been the key driver of the global deterioration in peacefulness since 2008. • Of the three GPI domains, two recorded a deterioration, while one improved. Ongoing Conflict deteriorated by 6.2% and Safety and Security deteriorated by 2.5%. However, Militarisation improved by 4.2%. • The improving trend in Militarisation was widespread, with 111 of the 163 countries covered in the GPI improving. 87 countries reduced their military expenditure as a percentage of GDP, although military spending increased in absolute terms. Read more: [Global Peace Index 2021 Summary and key findings](https://www.visionofhumanity.org/global-peace-index-2021-summary-and-key-findings/) ## Download the Global Peace Index .XLSX Raw Data Files Access Global Peace Index (GPI) data for free under IEP's non-commercial license.
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