Global Peace Index 2023

Recently, the 17^th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) was released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).

The key points about the report are:

This widely recognized index ranks 163 independent states and territories based on their level of peacefulness.
It aims to present the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to date on trends in peace, its economic value, and how to develop peaceful societies.
It measures the state of peace across three domains: 1) Societal safety and security 2) Ongoing domestic and international conflict and 3) Militarisation.

The key findings of the report are:

Global Deterioration: The average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated by 0.42%.
Most Peaceful Country: Iceland retains its position as the most peaceful country in the world, a title it has held since 2008.
Least Peaceful Country: Afghanistan remains the least peaceful country in the world for the eighth consecutive year.
India's Rank: India has improved its ranking to the 126^th spot, two positions higher than the previous year.
Peacefulness Improvement in India: India has experienced an overall improvement of 3.5% in peacefulness.
Factors Contributing to India's Improvement: The improvement in India's peacefulness is attributed to reductions in violent crime, improved relations with neighbouring countries, and decreased political instability.
The decrease in geopolitical tensions with China and reduced social unrest have positively influenced India's political instability indicator.
Ukraine and Russia: The war in Ukraine has had a significant impact, with Ukraine experiencing the largest deterioration in peacefulness and Russia the fifth largest.
Other Countries: Haiti, Mali, and Israel also saw significant deteriorations in peacefulness.