Top 10 Most Peaceful Countries in the World in 2025 – Global Peace Index Rankings
A much-awaited report from the Institute for Economics and Peace is out. The Global Peace Index report 2025 has listed the top 10 most peaceful countries in 2025. This report evaluates the safety and the security within the country, internal and international conflicts and status of militarization. Here is the list of top 10 nations that are most peaceful
1 Iceland
Since the last seventeen years, Iceland has always topped the chart. Its scores are near perfect rating in all parameters be it social trust, low crime, zero military involvement in war, no internal conflicts and exceptional law and order.
2. Ireland
Ireland is one such country that spends almost nothing on its military. The nation stands second as per GPI 2025 rating of most peaceful countries to live in. The country has been doing really well in political stability, the safety and the crime control rates are exceptional.
3 New Zealand
In 2024, New Zealand was 5th in the GPI rating of most peaceful countries to live in. In 2025, the nation stands third globally. The country showed lots of resilience in overcoming Christ Church Mosque attack. New Zealand ranks high in social welfare and giving back to the Community. All these make New Zealand a sought-after nation.
4 Austria
Austria is marked by beauty and richness. It stands fourth in the GPI 2025 rating of most peaceful countries to live in. Though it has moved from third in 2024 to 4th in 2025, it still stands firm in political stability, well developed transport system, minimal natural disaster risk and sustained safety and security of its citizens. Austria is a prime example of community welfare, and sustainable development.
5 Switzerland
Switzerland has been an epitome of peace and beauty. Hats off to its good governance, well followed policies, mindfulness of people, and excellent social ethics. A strong governance and zero international conflict make it a very peaceful country to live in.
6 Singapore
Singapore has a tough stance on law and order helping this island nation to be almost crime free. The excellence in governance, no cross-border conflict and extraordinary social independence ranks Singapore as the sixth most peaceful country as per GPI 2025
7 Portugal
A new entry to the top 10 most peaceful nations. Portugal’s image has shined through excellent work on the overall development of the country, rock solid political stability, very low level of crime rate and emphasis on public safety. It has soon attained a positive image among expats who are considering the nation as a relocation destination for the peace and affordability it has to offer.
8 Denmark
Denmark has always remained as one of the most peaceful nations to live in. The GPI 2025 list rates Denmark as 8th most peaceful nation to live in. The quality of education is Denmark is top notch. Government has taken stern measures so that tourists feel safe and enjoy the most. The stableness in its policies make Denmark a very peace-loving country.
9 Slovenia
Slovenia’s economy thrives on tourism. This European nation has ticked all parameters to come into the top 10 peaceful nations. The trust that has been built over years, is a result of proactive governance, significantly low level of crime rates and low political instability. This makes Slovenia stand ninth in the GPI 2025 list of most peaceful countries to live in.
10 Finland
Finland has carved its way into the top 10 most peaceful countries. Thanks to the strong social welfare system, education and equality, work life balance and nature and outdoor activities.
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