REPORTS AND INDICES

Global Peace Index 2026

• India’s Rank: India is placed at 127th position in the 2026 Global Peace Index.

About the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026

• • Published by: It is released by the Institute for Economics & Peace, an independent and non-partisan research organization.
  • Coverage: This is the 20th edition of the index, covering 163 countries.
  • Objective: It evaluates the level of peace in countries and examines its economic impact.

• Top Ranked Countries

• • Iceland holds the top position for the 19th year in a row.
  • It is followed by New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Ireland.

• Lowest Ranked Countries

• • • Russia ranks last.
    • Other countries at the bottom include Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine, and Israel.

• Methodology

• • The rankings are based on 23 indicators grouped into three main areas:
    • Safety and security in society
    • Ongoing domestic and international conflicts
    • Level of militarization