2025's Safest Nations Revealed: Global Peace Index Uncovers Top 20 Havens

• Global peacefulness declined in 2025, yet 20 countries excelled in safety according to the Global Peace Index (GPI).
• GPI assesses 163 nations on societal safety, conflict, and militarisation; lower scores indicate higher safety.
• Iceland retains its top spot due to negligible crime, no standing army, strong social cohesion, and public trust.
• Other top countries like Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, and Switzerland demonstrate stability through strong governance, low crime, and neutrality.
• Peace is actively built through effective governance, social cohesion, economic resilience, and institutional trust, offering a blueprint for stability.

Why It Matters: Despite global instability, the 2025 GPI highlights 20 nations as beacons of peace, built on strong governance and trust.