| Global Peace Index (GPI) | 19th edition (2025), measures peace in 163 countries (99.7% global population). |
| Publisher | Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), Sydney-based think tank. |
| Key Domains | Societal Safety and Security, Ongoing Conflict, Militarisation. |
| Top Ranked Country | Iceland (Rank 1, Score: 1.095). |
| India's Rank | 115th (Score: 2.229), improved by 0.58% from 2024. |
| Global Peace Trend | Declined by 0.36%, 87 countries deteriorated, 74 improved. |
| Lowest Ranked Country | Russia (Rank 163, Score: 3.441). |
| Worst Region | South Asia, largest decline in peacefulness. |
| Economic Cost of Violence | $19.97 trillion (11.6% of global GDP). |
| Most Deteriorated Indicator | External Conflicts Fought. |
| Most Improved Indicator | Perceptions of Criminality. |
| Active Conflicts | 59 state-based conflicts, highest since World War II. |
| Rising Militarisation | 84 countries increased military spending as % of GDP. |
| Top 10 Peaceful Countries | Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, Switzerland, Singapore, Portugal, Denmark, Slovenia, Finland. |
| Least Peaceful Countries | Russia, Ukraine, Sudan, DRC, Yemen. |
| India's Regional Context | Outperformed neighbours in South Asia, despite internal and border tensions. |
| Regional Analysis | Europe: Gradual decline; MENA: Least peaceful; South Asia: Largest decline; Asia-Pacific: Mixed; Sub-Saharan Africa: Conflict-ridden; South America: Improved; North America: Firearm violence and polarisation. |
