Top 10 Safest Countries 2025: A Global Perspective on Peace and Security

The world’s safest countries for 2025 have been ranked across multiple indices, with the Global Peace Index (GPI) and the Numbeo Safety Index offering complementary perspectives on societal safety, conflict levels, and perceptions of crime.

India, meanwhile, ranked 116th on the Global Peace Index and 66th–67th on the Numbeo Safety Index, below the top performers but ahead of the US and UK in citizen-perceived safety.

According to the Global Peace Index 2025, Iceland once again secured its position as the most peaceful nation in the world. It was followed by Ireland, New Zealand, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Singapore, Portugal, Denmark, and Slovenia. These rankings were based on three primary dimensions: “societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and degree of militarisation.”

A parallel measure, the Numbeo Safety Index 2025, placed Andorra at the top globally, with United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Taiwan, and Oman rounding out the top five. This index is driven by user-contributed perceptions of safety and crime in daily life.

A notable divergence emerges between the two rankings: while the GPI highlights European and developed Asia-Pacific nations, Numbeo emphasizes smaller states and Gulf countries that have invested heavily in public security. For example, Singapore features in both the GPI Top 10 and ranks highly in the Numbeo list, reflecting a consistent reputation for safety.

The reports also highlighted the relatively lower placement of developed powers. The United States was ranked outside the Top 80 in both indices, “between 87th and 91st” depending on the methodology. The United Kingdom similarly failed to reach the top quartile.

These findings underline a broader truth: national safety is not strictly tied to economic might. Countries like Andorra, Qatar, and Oman, with smaller populations and tighter social structures, perform strongly, while large nations with global influence struggle to inspire the same sense of security among their residents.

As 2025 progresses, these rankings provide governments, businesses, and citizens with a comparative lens on how safety is ensured and perceived worldwide. The sharp contrast between traditional global powers and smaller, peace-oriented states is a reminder that security depends as much on social trust and governance as on economic or military strength.

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