The Most Peaceful Countries in the World – Where Does Greece Stand?

Iceland has once again been declared the most peaceful country in the world for 2025, according to the Global Peace Index, produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). The index ranks 163 independent states and territories based on social safety and security, the extent of ongoing domestic and international conflict, and the degree of militarization.

The top five also include Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, and Switzerland. The report highlights the importance of 'Positive Peace' – the attitudes, institutions, and structures that create and sustain peaceful societies – as a key to building peace.

Greece ranks 45th in the Index, falling three places compared to previous assessments.

Russia is at the bottom of the list, followed by Ukraine. The United States ranks 128th, mainly due to its high level of militarization.

Since 2008, the average country score on the index has deteriorated, while the gap between the most and least peaceful countries has widened.