In 2015 it ranked 165 countries, up from 121 in 2007. Global peace index 2017 published on jun 1, 2017 produced by the institute for economics and peace iep, the gpi is the worlds leading measure of global peacefulness. Annual changes 20 trends in the global peace index domains 22 ongoing domestic and international conflict 23 societal safety and security 29 militarisation 35 trends in peace 43 highlights 45 eightyear trends 46 indicator trends 49. The united kingdom peace index ukpi is a measurement of the united kingdoms cities by their peacefulness. It is maintained by the institute for economics and peace and developed in consultation with an international panel of peace experts from peace institutes and think tanks, together with the centre for peace and conflict studies, university of sydney, australia with data. The results of the global peace index gpi for 2010 suggest that the world has become slightly less peaceful in the past year. Before we examine these three questions in detail, we brie. The statistic shows the 20 most peaceful countries in the world according to the global peace index 2018. The global peace index uses 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators to measure the state of peace using three thematic domains.
Each year the institute for economics and peace produces the global peace index, the worlds leading measure of national peacefulness, ranking 163 countries according to. Pakistan has ranked 9th among the least peaceful countries in the world, according to the global peace index released by the institute for economics and peace. It does this by developing global and national indices of peacefulness, analysing country level risk, and calculating the economic cost of violence, and the positive benefits of peace. The following terms used throughout the 2015 global peace index report are defined here for. A statistical analysis of the state of peace in 162 countries outlining trends in peace and conflict, the economic cost of violence, and an assessment of the attitudes, structures and institutions that sustain peaceful societies. The index is composed of 22 qualitative and quantitative indicators from highly respected sources and ranks 162 independent states, covering 99. According to the united nations high commission for refugees, the number of refugees and internally displaced people has reached its. Why the global peace index needs be read with scepticism. Measuring peace at the global and national level allows us to assess the social, political and economic factors that create peace. The gpi statistics compare the relative peace levels of 163 global countries. Quantifying peace and its benefits the institute for economics and peace iep is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank dedicated to shifting the worlds focus to peace as a positive, achievable, and tangible measure of human wellbeing and progress. Produced by the institute for economics and peace, the gpi ranks 158 nations using 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators which gauge ongoing domestic and international conflict, safety and security in society and militarization. The 2015 global peace index reveals a divided world, with the most peaceful countries enjoying increasing levels of peace and prosperity, while the least peaceful countries spiral into violence.
For the second year in a row, the netherlands has placed 20th worldwide in the global peace index, an annual report by the institute for economics and peace iep. The uk index was released in april 20 and provides a comprehensive measure of the levels of. Helping millions of people understand, learn and build peace every day in over 150 countries. It is the product of the institute for economics and peace iep and developed in consulta. In my message for peace last year, i spoke of the desire for a full.
But ask anyone who lives in one of the most peaceful countries in the world, and they will probably tell you that it is the other way around. Global peace index 2018 2 executive summary this is the twelfth edition of the global peace index gpi, which ranks 163 independent states and territories according to their level of peacefulness. The report outlines new findings on positive peace, highlighting its impact on peace, development and other important societal goals. The data is collated by the institute for economics and peace a think tank which develops. Similarly once past the score of 2 on the gpi small. See how the datas changed over time get the data see the interactive map to this data. According to the global peace index 2019, iceland was the most peaceful country in the. It has been expanded to rank 149 independent states and updated with the latestavailable. This is the fourth edition of the global peace index gpi. Global peace index 2008 for russia global peace index page 1 21. It shows that the world has became slyghtly less peaceful in the last years, and there is a growing. This is the sixth edition of the global peace index. Global peace index ranking top 20 most peaceful countries in the world in accordance with the gpi global peace index ranking provided by the institute of economics and peace, we have collated the names of top 20 most peaceful countries in the world. Most peaceful countries in the world 2019 statista.
The gpi ranks 172 independent states and territories 99. Global peace index for 2011 shows dramatic falls and rises in world peace. Xlviii world day of peace 2015, no longer slaves, but brothers and sisters, 8 december 2014. Xlviii world day of peace 2015 no longer slaves, but brothers and. There appears to be a tipping point for countries with a score of around 2 on the gpi. The gpi, which gauges ongoing domestic and international conflict, safety and security in society and militarisation in 149 countries, registered overall increases in several indicators, including the likelihood of violent demonstrations and perceptions of criminality.
The netherlands strong and steady in 2015 global peace index. The mexico peace index mpi is based on the work of the global peace index, the leading measure of global peacefulness that has been produced by the institute for economics and peace iep every year since 2007. Produced by the institute for economics and peace iep, the gpi is the worlds leading measure of global peacefulness. The institute released its annual index for 2015, which ranks 162 nations around the globe, based on factors like the level of violent crime, involvement in conflicts and the degree of militarization. The index is composed of 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators from respected sources, which combine.
Jun 18, 2015 the 2015 global peace index gpi, which relies on 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators to measure the existence or fear of violence in a given country, includes a number of interesting. The global peace index what is it and how useful is it. The state of peace a snapshot of the global state of peace 2015 global peace index 1 iceland 1. The global peace index gpi is an attempt to measure the relative position of nations and regions peacefulness. Jun 16, 2015 the 2015 global peace index reveals a divided world, with the most peaceful countries enjoying increasing levels of peace and prosperity, while the least peaceful countries spiral into violence. One young world is pleased to partner with iep on the launch of their global peace index gpi ambassador program.
Become a global peace index ambassador one young world. This dutch score shows some improvement, both in global and regional terms, since the period 2008 20, when it lingered in the high 20s. This is the eighth edition of the global peace index gpi, which ranks nations according to their level of peace. Since 2007, the institute for economics and peace, a global nonprofit research organisation based in sydney, australia, partners annually with the economic intelligence unit, think tanks and experts from around the world to compile the global peace index. Global peace index 2017 by vision of humanity issuu. Christopher cohrs jacobs university bremen daniel j. According to the global peace index 2019, iceland was the most peaceful country in.
Please, someone can share a desagregated database of global peace index from vision of humanity for the following period. The 2015 global peace index shows that the world is becoming increasingly divided with some countries enjoying unprecedented levels of peace and prosperity while others spiral further into violence and conflict. This is the eighth edition of the global peace index gpi. Contributions of positive psychology to peace toward global wellbeing and resilience j.
Global news and insight for corporate financial professionals. Global peace index 2019 2 executive summary this is the thirteenth edition of the global peace index gpi, which ranks 163 independent states and territories according to their level of peacefulness. Jun, 2016 the global peace index has found syria to be the least peaceful country for the second year running as it continues to be ravaged by a civil war considered to be the deadliest in the 21st century. Canada exit ticket these are images of a country in either the top ten, middle ten or bottom ten of. The dutch also placed 14th in the separate ranking for europe. Global peace index wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Global peace index gpi measures the relative position of nations and regions peacefulness. This map shows the global peace index gpi rankings for the 162 countries around the world in indicators covering crime, terrorism, government, democracy and respect for human rights. Produced by the institute for economics and peace iep, the gpi is. In the past decade, the gpi has presented trends of increased global violence and less peacefulness.
The global peace index for 20 shows how world peace has changed over time unsurprisingly, the violent conflict in syria has had a big. The global peace index records a historically less peaceful and more unequal world. The 2015 global peace index shows that the world is becoming. Researchers said conflict costs had an enormous impact on economies worldwide. Global peace index gpi measures yeirelative position of nations and regions peacefulness. Jul 04, 2019 the statistic shows the 20 most peaceful countries in the world according to the global peace index 2018. The mpi is part of a series of national peace indices, which includes the united states peace index and the united kingdom peace index. The 2016 global peace index report provides an statistical analysis of the state of peace in 163 countries outlining trends in peace and conflict, the economic cost of violence, and an assessment of the uns sustainable development goal 16. Created by the institute for economics and peace, the creators of the global peace index and the united states peace index, the united kingdom ranked 29158 on the global peace index for 2012. Please, someone can share a desagregated database of. The 2015 global peace index gpi, which relies on 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators to measure the existence or fear of violence in a. May 25, 2011 global peace index for 2011 shows dramatic falls and rises in world peace. The most peaceful countries in the world 2019 global.