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Global Peace Index 2025: India ranks 115th of 163 countries

4 September 20251 min read
REPORTS & INDEXESGlobal PeaceIndex 2025: Indiaranks 115th of 163countries4 September 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The 19th Global Peace Index put India at 115th, while Singapore topped Asia.

Key facts

  • Publisher: Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), Sydney.
  • Coverage: 163 states, about 99.7% of world population.
  • Domains: societal safety and security; ongoing conflict; militarisation.
GroupCountries
Most peacefulIceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Singapore, Portugal, Denmark, Slovenia
Least peacefulRussia, Ukraine, Sudan, DR Congo, Yemen

India’s picture

  • Better: less domestic violence, firmer social stability.
  • Weak spots: militarisation, border tensions, sporadic unrest.

Exam angle

  • Europe dominated the top 10; global peacefulness declined.

Test yourself

1. What was India's rank in the Global Peace Index 2025 released by the Institute for Economics and Peace?

India stood 115th out of 163 countries with a score of 2.229.

2. Which country was named the safest in Asia and ranked 6th globally in GPI 2025?

Singapore was ranked 6th worldwide and safest in Asia.

3. How many indicators does the Global Peace Index use across its three domains?

GPI assesses countries on 23 indicators grouped into three domains.

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