Rankings · The Safest Countries in the World
The Safest Countries in the World
Ranked by the Global Peace Index from the Institute for Economics & Peace, which measures absence of conflict, militarisation and political violence. Lower scores mean more peaceful. This is national-level peace, not street crime: a country can rank high here and still have pickpockets.
In the latest Institute for Economics & Peace data, Iceland leads at 1.16, ahead of New Zealand and Switzerland.
Institute for Economics & Peace — Global Peace Index (lower = more peaceful) · 160 countries covered
Quick answers
What is the safest country in the world?
Iceland ranks as the most peaceful country at 1.16. Source: Institute for Economics & Peace — Global Peace Index (lower = more peaceful). 160 countries are covered; the full ranked table is on this page.
What is the safest country in Europe?
Iceland ranks as the most peaceful country in Europe at 1.16, ranked #1 worldwide. Source: Institute for Economics & Peace — Global Peace Index (lower = more peaceful).
Full ranking · 160 countries
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Safest Countries in the World — Europe
Top 10 of 39 ranked Europe countries; world rank in the left column.
Safest Countries in the World — Asia
Top 10 of 43 ranked Asia countries; world rank in the left column.
Safest Countries in the World — North America
Top 10 of 13 ranked North America countries; world rank in the left column.
Safest Countries in the World — South America
Top 10 of 11 ranked South America countries; world rank in the left column.
Safest Countries in the World — Africa
Top 10 of 50 ranked Africa countries; world rank in the left column.
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