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We’re also covering some notable countries outside the top 10.
We’re also covering some notable countries outside the top 10.
A world of war
It may seem like the world is getting more and more violent with the war in Ukraine, tensions between India and Pakistan, a suspected Chinese invasion of Taiwan and the war in Gaza.
Looking for peace?
As wonderful as the thought is, it’s unlikely we will ever experience true world peace, where noone is fighting and we can all get along.
That being said, there are some places on Earth, that are like small oases of bliss and peace.
The Global Peace Index
For the 19th time, the Global Peace Index (GPI) has ranked 163 independent states and territories according to the levels of peacefulness.
All in all it covers 99.7 % of the world’s population.
Peace score
The GPI measures peace using three domains:
- Ongoing domestic and international conflict
- Societal safety and security
- Militarisation
Various statistical investigators are use for each domain, eventually resulting in a combined peace score – the lower the number, the more peaceful
For reference, the peace score for Ukraine is 3434.
10. Finland
Moving up one spot from the last edition, Finland is the first country in the top 10.
The Finns can boast a peace score of 1420.
9. Slovenia
Claiming the number 9 spot (the same as in the last edition) is Slovenia with a peace score of 1409.
8. Denmark
Moving down one spot from the last edition, Denmark comes in at 8th.
The peace score of the Danes is 1393.
7. Portugal
Moving in front of Denmark after being one spot behind in the last edition is Portugal at number 7.
The Portugeese gets a peace score of 1371.
6. Singapore
Asia enters the top 10 at number 6 with Singapore, reclaiming the spot from the last edition.
Singapore gets a peace score of 1357.
5. Switzerland
Heading back yto Europe, Switzerland moves down one spot from the last edition and comes in at 5th this year.
The Swizz gets a peace score of 1294.
4. Austria
Another European country, Austria, claims 4th, one spot down on the list from the previous edition.
The Austrians score 1294.
3. New Zealand
Heading back to the East, New Zealand moves up two spots on the list, taking 3rd place on this years index with a score of 1282.
2. Ireland
Back in Europa, Ireland reclaims second on the list with a peace score of 1260
1. Iceland
The overall winner is, again, Iceland with an incredible peace score of 1095.
Notable other spots
So now that we’ve covered the most peaceful places on Earth, why not have a look at some other notable countries on the list?
Like, for instance, where is the U.S., the UK, Canada and so on?
United States of America – 128
The US comes in at number 128 out of 163, the same as in the last edition.
The US gets a peace score of 2443.
United Kingdom – 30
The UK moves up two spots on the list, claiming 30th with a peace score of 1634.
Canada – 14
Canada shares 14th with the Netherlands, moving down five spots from last edition though.
The Canadians gets a peace score of 1491.
Australia – 18
Moving up one spot to 18th, we find Australia with a peace score of 1505.
China – 98
Moving down 11 spots from the last edition, China comes in at 98th on the list with a peace score of 2093.
