The 10 Safest Countries In The World, Per 2026 Global Peace Index
Iceland held first place for the 19th straight year, while the United States fell four spots after a 38.5% drop in political stability.
- The Institute for Economics & Peace released its 2026 Global Peace Index, ranking 163 nations on peacefulness; Iceland retained the top position for the 19th consecutive year, outperforming all others "by a significant margin."
- Global peacefulness has deteriorated for 12 consecutive years, with founder Steve Killelea of the Institute for Economics & Peace stating, "The picture that emerges from this year's Index is of two worlds moving apart."
- Ranked 134th, the United States fell four spots, driven by a 38.5% decrease in the political instability indicator and substantial increases in violent demonstrations across the country.
- Killelea emphasizes the GPI measures national peacefulness rather than visitor risk, urging travelers to consult official foreign-office advisories as governmental "do not travel" advisories grow increasingly numerous.
- This year's Index only partially captures the 2026 Iran War's impact since conflict indicators cut off in 2025; rising tensions have driven countries to increase militarization, leaving the environment more fragile than at any point in the GPI's history.
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In an international context marked by increasing geopolitical tensions, territorial fragmentation and a global increase in armed conflicts, security is no longer a secondary detail, but the main criterion in choosing the destination of your holidays. To trace the route of places where you can explore cities, use public transport and move freely at any time of day and night is the 2026 edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI). The study, curated b…
Although the global security picture has deteriorated, experts emphasize that this has not significantly affected the highest-ranked countries.
The new Global Peace Index report states that the state of peace in the world has reached its worst level in the past year. Peace has deteriorated in 99 countries, while the number of state-based conflicts in 61 countries has reached its highest level since World War II.
Countries with the best results often combine low levels of violence with institutions that function effectively, high social confidence, good relations with neighbouring countries and a high quality of life.The post How it is to live in one of the 5 safest countries in the world appeared first on THE NATIONAL.
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