By Priyanka Roshan | December 19, 2025
In a world shaped by wars, rising tensions and economic uncertainty, peaceful destinations feel more valuable than ever, offering travellers stability, safety and a sense of calm amid global chaos.
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Despite global peacefulness declining in 2025, these countries continue to lead the Global Peace Index, proving strong institutions, social trust and low conflict still make peace possible. Here’s a look into the top 10 most peaceful countries in 2025:
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Finland returns to the top ten in 2025, driven by improved perceptions of criminality, reduced political terror and strong safety scores, even amid heightened regional security pressures.
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Slovenia maintains its top-ten ranking thanks to long-term stability, low violent crime, effective governance and minimal military involvement, reinforcing its reputation as a calm Central European nation.
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Denmark remains among the world’s most peaceful nations, though increased defence spending linked to regional security concerns caused a slight dip in its militarisation score.
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Portugal climbs one spot in 2025, supported by political stability, improving crime perceptions and consistent investment in social development and domestic security across recent years.
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Singapore remains Southeast Asia’s most peaceful country, excelling in safety and ongoing conflict indicators, with no recent conflict deaths or external military involvement.
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Switzerland continues to benefit from neutrality, political stability and low violent crime, retaining its place among the world’s most peaceful nations despite a minor ranking drop.
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Austria’s stable politics, low internal conflict and strong safety environment keep it among the most peaceful countries, even after slipping one position in 2025.
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New Zealand rises two places, becoming Asia-Pacific’s most peaceful nation, with notable improvements in safety, terrorism impact and violent demonstration indicators.
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Ireland’s peaceful environment is supported by low militarisation, reduced political terror, strong democratic institutions and improving perceptions of criminality.
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Iceland remains the world’s most peaceful country for the 17th year, scoring perfectly in ongoing conflict and ranking first globally for safety and security.
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