{"id":3983,"date":"2025-06-25T20:36:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3983"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:23:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:53:54","slug":"global-peace-index-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/global-peace-index-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Peace Index 2025: Rankings, Scores, and India\u2019s Position"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/global-peace-index-2025\/#Global_Peace_Index_2025\" >Global Peace Index 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/global-peace-index-2025\/#What_is_the_Global_Peace_Index\" >What is the Global Peace Index?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/global-peace-index-2025\/#Who_Published_the_Global_Peace_Index\" >Who Published the Global Peace Index?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/global-peace-index-2025\/#What_is_the_Global_Peace_Index_Score\" >What is the Global Peace Index Score?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/global-peace-index-2025\/#Top_10_Most_Peaceful_Countries_in_the_World_2025\" >Top 10 Most Peaceful Countries in the World 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/global-peace-index-2025\/#Global_Peace_Index_2025_India_Rank\" >Global Peace Index 2025 India Rank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/global-peace-index-2025\/#What_is_the_Most_Peaceful_Country_in_the_World_in_2025\" >What is the Most Peaceful Country in the World in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/global-peace-index-2025\/#Regional_Trends_in_Global_Peace_Index_2025\" >Regional Trends in Global Peace Index 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/global-peace-index-2025\/#Key_Trends_in_Global_Peace_Index_2025\" >Key Trends in Global Peace Index 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an important report that tells us how peaceful each country in the world is. Published by the Institute for Economics &amp; Peace, this index studies 163 countries using 23 different indicators, like safety, conflict levels, and military strength. The goal of the <\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to help people understand which countries are safe, which ones are facing trouble, and how peace is changing over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s report shows that the world has become slightly less peaceful. Many countries are facing internal problems, international conflicts, and rising military activity. However, some countries have made improvements and moved up in the rankings. Iceland remains the most peaceful country, while India has improved its rank compared to last year. The index is a helpful tool for governments, researchers, and the public to better understand global peace and find ways to build a safer future for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Peace_Index_2025\"><\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a powerful measure that evaluates how peaceful countries around the world are. Developed by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the index provides data-backed insights into the global state of peace, covering 163 nations and 99.7% of the world population. The 2025 report reveals growing global instability, with the average peacefulness declining for the 13th time in 17 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3985\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-25-170844.png?resize=135%2C183&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/gallantry-awards-2025-winners-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallantry Awards 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Global_Peace_Index\"><\/span><b>What is the Global Peace Index?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Peace Index (GPI) is an annual ranking system that measures the relative position of nations&#8217; and regions&#8217; peacefulness. It uses 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators, grouped into three main domains:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Societal Safety and Security<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Degree of Militarisation<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These metrics help assess a nation\u2019s internal stability and its stance in global peace.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Published_the_Global_Peace_Index\"><\/span><b>Who Published the Global Peace Index?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is published by the <\/span><b>Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an independent, non-partisan think tank headquartered in Sydney, Australia. IEP is dedicated to shifting global focus toward peace as a positive, measurable, and achievable goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pradhan-mantri-rashtriya-bal-puraskar-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Determines Global Peace Index?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Peace Index evaluates peace through 23 indicators, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homicide and crime rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal conflicts and protests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political instability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrorism impact<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military expenditure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relations with neighboring countries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each factor contributes to a composite score reflecting a country&#8217;s level of peacefulness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Global_Peace_Index_Score\"><\/span><b>What is the Global Peace Index Score?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GPI assigns each country a score between <\/span><b>1 (most peaceful)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>5 (least peaceful)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Lower scores reflect higher levels of peace. The score combines results from the three domains and helps compare global, regional, and national peace levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> finds that peacefulness has deteriorated by <\/span><b>0.36%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the previous year. With <\/span><b>59 active conflicts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, global stability is at its lowest since WWII. While <\/span><b>74 countries improved<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>87<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> saw declines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key findings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest number of active conflicts since WWII<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing geopolitical fragmentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decline in conflict resolution rates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Peace Index Ranking 2025 List<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a table highlighting key positions, including India\u2019s rank in the <\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Iceland<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is ranked 1st (most peaceful)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Russia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is ranked 163rd (least peaceful)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ranks 115th<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Country<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Region<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GPI Score 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iceland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.095<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ireland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.260<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.282<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austria<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.294<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switzerland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.294<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.357<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portugal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.371<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denmark<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.393<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slovenia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.409<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.420<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">115<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>India<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Asia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>2.229<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">144<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pakistan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Asia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.910<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">158<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afghanistan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Asia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.229<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">163<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eurasia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.441<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Global Peace Index Top 10 Countries 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top 10 countries in the <\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are mostly European nations known for political stability, low crime rates, and minimal militarisation. Iceland continues to be a global benchmark for peace.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Most_Peaceful_Countries_in_the_World_2025\"><\/span><b>Top 10 Most Peaceful Countries in the World 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the ten most peaceful countries are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iceland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ireland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switzerland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portugal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denmark<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slovenia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finland<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These nations consistently maintain high scores due to effective governance, strong institutions, and low conflict levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Peace_Index_2025_India_Rank\"><\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025 India Rank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranks <\/span><b>115th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a score of <\/span><b>2.229<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing a <\/span><b>0.58%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improvement from last year. India has advanced gradually:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">116 in 2024<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">126 in 2023<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">139 in 2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">141 in 2019<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India fares better than neighbours like Pakistan (144), Bangladesh (123), and Afghanistan (158).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Most_Peaceful_Country_in_the_World_in_2025\"><\/span><b>What is the Most Peaceful Country in the World in 2025?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Iceland<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most peaceful country in the world for the 17th consecutive year. Its success stems from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low levels of crime<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong social trust<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimal military involvement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>What is the Rank of India in Global Peace Index 2025?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is ranked <\/span><b>115th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, marking a positive shift in its global standing. Despite regional instability, India\u2019s improvements in safety and security indicators highlight progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Trends_in_Global_Peace_Index_2025\"><\/span><b>Regional Trends in Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different regions show unique trends in peacefulness in the 2025 index.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Western &amp; Central Europe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Western and Central Europe remains the most peaceful region in the world, even though there has been a slight decline in scores over the past year. Most countries in this region feature among the top 10 peaceful nations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>South Asia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Asia continues to be the second least peaceful region. Civil unrest in Pakistan and growing repression in Bangladesh have contributed to the regional decline in peacefulness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Middle East &amp; North Africa<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is the least peaceful for the tenth consecutive year. Ongoing armed conflicts and political instability plague several nations in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>South America<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South America stands out as the only region with an overall improvement in peace. Notably, Peru and Argentina recorded the most significant gains due to changes in political leadership and social reforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Trends_in_Global_Peace_Index_2025\"><\/span><b>Key Trends in Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some global patterns stand out from this year\u2019s findings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global peacefulness continues to decline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59 active conflicts \u2014 highest since WWII.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External conflicts, deaths from internal conflict, and military spending are rising.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive improvements in homicide rates and perceptions of criminality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> paints a mixed picture\u2014while countries like India have improved, the overall trend indicates growing instability globally. Rising militarisation, external conflicts, and geopolitical tensions are major challenges. However, countries ranked highly in the index demonstrate that long-term investment in peace, education, and governance leads to stronger and more resilient societies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i> Join IAShub\u2019s UPSC coaching batches<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> to boost your preparation. 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Peace (IEP), a non-partisan think tank based in Sydney, Australia.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-39842\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse39842\" aria-controls=\"collapse39842\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the top 5 most peaceful countries in 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse39842\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3984\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-39842\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The top 5 countries in the Global Peace Index 2025 are Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, and Switzerland.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-39843\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse39843\" aria-controls=\"collapse39843\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is India\u2019s rank in the Global Peace Index 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse39843\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3984\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-39843\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India is ranked 115th out of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index 2025, showing slight improvement from previous years.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-39844\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse39844\" aria-controls=\"collapse39844\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What factors are used to calculate the Global Peace Index?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse39844\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3984\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-39844\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The index is based on 23 indicators across three key domains: societal safety, ongoing conflict, and the degree of militarisation.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check Global Peace Index 2025 rankings and scores across 163 countries. 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