Global Peace Index 2025: Rising Global Conflict Raises Alarms; Safest and Most Unsafe Countries Revealed — Where Does India Stand?

Amid rising global tensions and the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025 has been released, painting a grim picture of the world’s declining peacefulness. With Russia’s war in Ukraine continuing and new flashpoints like Iran and Israel escalating, the report suggests that the world is now less peaceful than at any point since World War II.

According to the 2025 report by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the decline in global peace is at its most severe in decades. Let’s take a look at the 10 safest and 10 most unsafe countries in the world, and where India and Pakistan stand in the rankings.

Top 10 Safest Countries in the World (2025)

1. Iceland – Retains its No. 1 position for the 17th consecutive year since 2008.

2. Ireland

3. New Zealand

4. Austria

5. Switzerland

6. Singapore – The only Asian country on the list.

7. Portugal

8. Denmark

9. Slovenia

10. Finland

Notably, eight out of the ten safest countries are located in Europe, highlighting the region’s continued focus on social stability and low levels of conflict.

Top 10 Most Unsafe Countries in the World (2025)

1. Russia – Ranked 163rd, the most unsafe country in the world due to ongoing warfare.

2. Ukraine

3. Sudan

4. Democratic Republic of Congo

5. Yemen

6. Afghanistan

7. Syria

8. South Sudan

9. Israel – Due to its escalating war with Iran.

10. Mali

These countries are plagued by ongoing conflicts, political instability, or humanitarian crises, making them the most dangerous places globally in 2025.

Where Do India and Pakistan Stand?

• India ranks 115th, the same as last year, reflecting persistent challenges such as internal conflicts, border tensions, and political unrest.

• Pakistan has slipped slightly in the rankings, now at 144th, down one place from the previous year.