Iceland has been designated the world’s safest nation for the nineteenth consecutive year, according to reports citing the Global Peace Index (GPI). The index, compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace, assesses overall levels of international peace by ranking 163 countries across 23 specific indicators. These metrics include factors such as military expenditure, instances of active conflict, and the perception of safety within a nation.
The GPI highlights a troubling trend in the global landscape, noting that overall peace levels have deteriorated in 99 countries, marking the twelfth consecutive year of global decline. Iceland has successfully maintained its status as the world’s most peaceful country since achieving the index ranking in 2008. In contrast to the global trend, North Macedonia was ranked 46th out of the 163 nations assessed.
The report identified the ten most peaceful countries globally, following Iceland. These nations include New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia, Ireland, Austria, Portugal, Singapore, Finland, and Japan. The consistent tracking of these indicators provides a comprehensive snapshot of international stability, while the current data underscores significant regional disparities in global peace metrics.
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It’s remarkable that Iceland has maintained the top spot in the Global Peace Index for so many years.
What criteria does the Global Peace Index use to measure a nation’s overall level of international peace?