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CNBC TV18•07-01-2026, 16:59

Global Peace Index 2025: Top 8 Most Peaceful Nations Unveiled Amidst Global Decline

  • •Iceland tops the Global Peace Index 2025 for the 17th consecutive year, excelling in Societal Safety, Ongoing Conflict, and Militarisation.
  • •Ireland and New Zealand secure second and third spots, benefiting from high levels of Positive Peace and consistent top rankings.
  • •Austria and Switzerland rank fourth and fifth, maintaining strong positions in Western and Central Europe, the most peaceful region.
  • •Singapore is Asia-Pacific's highest-ranked at sixth, one of few non-European nations in the top ten.
  • •Portugal and Denmark complete the top eight, consistently featuring despite a global decline in peacefulness.

Why It Matters: Iceland leads the 2025 Global Peace Index, with 8 nations maintaining peace amidst global deterioration.

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